Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - Toddler Classroom

Job Description - Full time RECE

SimplySmart Child Care Centre is looking for experienced, energetic & self-starters at Oakville - Iroquois location- who can run a regular play-based toddler classroom if required. Salary is $23.00 to $25.00/hour. A key requirement is experience and positive attitude to start a new program. The teacher should enjoy being around children and have a tremendous ability to engage with children. We include a wage enhancement grant, other funding from the Government and comprehensive health benefits.

Why choose SimplySmart?

A dynamic organization that gives you the ability to grow and learn every day.
Medical and dental benefits.
Employees get 35% discount on childcare services
Beautiful & open facilities
Explore Montessori and Play-based programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide the children with a “prepared environment” which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom;
Plan individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional, and academic areas;
Instruct children in each area of the classroom: giving presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture;
Allow children to be as independent as possible;
Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization;
Identify, select, and modify work in the room to meet the needs of children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs;
Conduct parent/teacher interviews;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers;
Participate in school special activities and celebrations;
Responsible for diaper changing and/or assisting with toileting while demonstrating respect for the child;
Responsible for classroom cleanliness;
Maintains a high level of professionalism at all time;
Follows and implements health and safety through the uses of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools;
Performs other duties as assigned;
Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-going education and attends professional development courses and workshops;
Participate in outdoor activities with children for at least 2 hours per day;
Ensure the program compliance with all Ministry and program’s standards. i.e. CCEYA, CCMA;
Responsible and independent.
Creative, hard-working team player, energetic, and flexible.
Have a very positive and professional attitude and be able to work and contribute to our school and community.
Qualification:

Registered Early Childhood Educator designation (Required)
At least 2 years of experience in a childcare environment.
Ability to work shifts (7:30am to 6:00pm)
Standard First Aid CPR C+
Vulnerable Sector Check
Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 to $25.00/hour