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Early Childhood Professional Resource Center
​"Creating a bridge between research and practice in early learning and care"

Registered Early Childhood Educator

7/21/2021

 
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Regis​tered Early Childhood Educator
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre

Position Title: Registered Early Childhood Educator
Full-time position: 32.5 hours per week
Location City: Kitchener, Ontario
Closing Date for Posting: August 6, 2021 Starting Date: Sept 3, 2021
Contract Length: 10 months (June 30, 2022)

We are seeking a creative and energetic Registered Early Childhood Educator who is eager to join our team. Our Place is a non-profit organization that engages all children, their families, and their support networks in learning opportunities to promote optimal development of children, healthy families, strong community and a sense of belonging. We offer innovative programs and services for children and families in neighbourhoods throughout Waterloo Region. Our Place is an EarlyON | Waterloo Region mobile program site operator. The RECE in this position will be part of the Early Learning team in working directly with children and families. This position will report to the Early Years Program Coordinator. You must enjoy working collaboratively and be knowledgeable in early learning pedagogies and family support.

Qualifications Required:
  • A current membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators
  • 3 – 5 years experience working in programs with children from birth to age six and their families
  • Demonstrated interest, knowledge and/or experience with early learning pedagogies, especially How Does Learning Happen? (Ministry of Education, 2014) and The Kindergarten Program (Ministry of Education, 2016) and delivering high quality early learning programs.
  • Experience and strong competency with parent engagement
  • Proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team within virtual and in-person work environments
  • Experience and strong competency with parent engagement
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Fluency in French and/or other languages an asset
  • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C required
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Check and Family and Children’s Services Check required
  • Access to vehicle is required
  • Certification in the following areas an asset: Strong Minds Strong Kids Make the Connection program, IAIM Infant Massage training, Strong Start Baby Connections Building Blocks to Literacy training
Key Responsibilities:
  • Implementing play based, child and family centered activities and programs that promote early learning and support children’s holistic development
  • Providing a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that supports a sense of belonging for children and their families.
  • Assisting families in accessing information and community resources related to child development and early learning.
  • Set-up program areas that result in an environment that is safe and welcoming with various inclusive invitations to play
  • Travelling to various locations across Waterloo Region to deliver mobile site programs and services

Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to us. Our Place complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the Our Place’s commitment to privacy, please email us at ourplace@ourplacekw.ca. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
How to Apply: If you or someone you know is interested in applying to this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter via email in MS Word or PDF format to msnyder@ourplacekw.ca. The closing date for this positing is August 3, 2021. Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note we are currently following Public health and Government guidelines related to COVID 19 both for our interview process and while working. Interviews will be done virtually and any entrance into our facility will be subject to mandated health screening protocols.

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