The Conestoga College Doon Lab School is looking for two full time permanent Registered Early Childhood Educators.

Competition #:19-149
Campus: Doon
Department:Early Childhood Education
Payband: E
Payband Range: $24.63 - $28.55
Hours/Week: 35
Starting Rate:$24.63
Posting Date:Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Closing Date:Sunday, March 17, 2019 (midnight)
Vacancy Type:Support Full-time
Description:Support Staff

Replacement Full-Time Positions (2 Vacancies) Full-time Support Staff will be given first consideration
Responsibilities:We require a qualified individual to work with our team members to provide quality early childhood education that models the philosophy taught in the Early Childhood.

All applicants should apply online via the Employment Opportunities page on the Conestoga website. 

Education Program.

• Plan and adapt the program and environment to meet the needs of individual children as well as the group
• Ensure the health and safety of children
• Provide supervision to all play areas and all experiences/routines that occur
• Plan, implement, and document experiences that meet the interests and developmental needs of the children
• Observe and document the development of the children
• Interact positively with children and adults
• Uphold the Child Care and Early Years Act and the Centre’s staff handbook
• Model appropriate curriculum strategies as taught in the ECE Program
• Share information and observations with supervisor
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with parents
• Participate in the initial intake process
• Meet with parents privately at their request or when necessary to share more detailed information about their child’s progress
• Communicate respectfully while upholding confidentiality
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities
• Offer support and assistance to other staff in the child care centre
• Share knowledge and expertise
• Report unusual situations (i.e. accidents, parent requests/concerns, schedule changes, etc.) to supervisor

Qualifications:

• Two year diploma in Early Childhood Education
• A member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
• Working experience in a licensed child care setting, preferably one that has Early Childhood Education students placed in it
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• Creative and flexible; able to participate in solving problems
• Ability to apply the principles of child development and positive behavior
• Current standard First Aid and CPR; up to date immunizations
• Current Criminal reference check of the vulnerable sector
• Training in the use of Environmental Assessment Tools are considered assets