Early Childhood Educator

Aurora, Ontario
Full-time
August 29, 2021

Angelic Treasures Aurora is a brand-new center located in the heart of Aurora. 10 minutes away from Highway 401 and 404 and offers onsite parking.

We are looking for qualified ECA to join our team. We will provide yearly professional development day, performance reviews, in-house training with speakers at staff meetings.

If you want to grow in the field and take the opportunity to start in a brand-new daycare, apply today.

Professional Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 or more years’ experience in childcare center
  • Experience in integrated settings
  • Current First Aid and C.P.R. Certificates
  • Police Record Check (current within 3 months)
  • TB Current
  • Well versed in How Does Learning Happen Elect Document

Personal Qualifications

  • A positive and sensitive attitude towards children, their parents and other staff members.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational abilities
  • Ability to supervise other staff, including students on placement
  • All health requirements to be met in accordance with the Ministry of Education Nurseries Act
  • Dress appropriate to convey the organizations professional image
  • Dedicated to professional development

Program Responsibilities

To ensure a program that will promote the physical, social, emotional and intellectual well being of the children by following up the planning that is done in the age groups that you are assigned. As well as any other duties that are required and delegated by the Director.

Support, Observe and assist student/staff by:

  • Modeling at routine and transition times
  • Communicating via the communication log in the binders
  • Participating in staff evaluation
  • Meet once a month for update on age groups
  • Familiar with How Does Learning Happen and ELECT document

Monitor and Document individual child progress by:

  • Keeping track of Posting for Story (Anecdotal note)
  • Dividing this work evenly between staff and posted once a month

Establish a team approach to ensure program compatibility by:

Collaborating with center supervisor and RECEs to share expertise and practical knowledge and by participating in center and program development meetings.

Establish and Maintain positive liaison with parents by:

Observing that information of child’s daily progress is being done and in a positive manner.

Monitor and Maintain a safe environment by:

Responsible for collaborating with staff regarding daily preparation of playroom and playground as well as organizing the cleaning of the center as necessary, following the procedures for sanitary practices.

Skill

This position involves a wide range of duties and responsibilities that require planning in advance, on-going attention to maintain safety and well-being of the children, as well as refined communication and problem-solving skills. The complexity and diversity of this position is best illustrated by the following list of duties and responsibilities all of which may occur simultaneously or within any ten minute period.

Supervising a children’s playroom, implementing a language activity with a small group of children, redirecting a child’s inappropriate behavior, modeling these techniques for student teachers, observing and evaluating the student’s interactions with children, applying first aid treatment and notifying the parents of the injury depending on its severity.

Judgment

Situations in this position requiring decision-making are generally covered by standardized guidelines, policies and procedures. Decisions are made, however, on special problems or issues on a regular basis when some judgment would be required.

Eg. The staff would be responsible for identifying a student teacher in difficulty, documenting and ascertaining areas of performance deficit based on outlined requirements, providing feedback to the student and developing strategies (based on appropriate teaching techniques) to enable the student to achieve success or reassess career goals. The staff would be responsible to inform the center supervisor and/or the classroom RECE of the situation and make recommendations for further action.

Staff is responsible for determining the developmental level of each child in the program (based on knowledge of normal child development), and selecting and implementing the appropriate teaching strategies and techniques to enhance growth. In the case where development is delayed, the staff would be responsible for initiating action to begin the process of consultation with the family and other professionals, and then adapt the program to incorporate their recommendations.

Motor Skills

There are aspects of the position that require fine motor movement (delicate, intricate or precise)

  • Report Writing - used for children’s developmental records, student teacher program plans, log books and evaluations. Legibility and some speed is required
  • Assisting children in completing tasks of daily living (eating, toileting, dressing and in using learning materials such as scissors, pencils, lego, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable and comfortable with PC

Physical Demand

This is a physically demanding position as it requires constant active movement from standing position to squatting or sitting on the floor or child sized chairs, as it is necessary to be at the child’s level and then move quickly to other areas of the classroom as needed. Lifting and moving of furniture is also required to adapt the room set-up throughout the day. Physical strength is also required as there may be children up to 50 pounds who require lifting for diapering or other special needs.

Sensory Demand

A significant level of concentration and careful observation (visual and auditory) is required to maintain constant awareness of all areas of the environment to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. This is often made more difficult by the high noise level and variety of demands made on the staff while remaining ever-vigil.

Strain from Work Pressure/Demands/Deadlines

Job duties involve work pressures as a result of the constant demands made by the varied client groups (children, families and student teachers). The staff is regularly required to assess the ever-changing needs of the clients and adapt the program as necessary. Crisis and difficult situations occur daily (families in turmoil, children’s behavior issues and struggling student teachers) which require staff skill, sensitivity and discretion. Workload (to meet established deadlines) though predictable, requires prioritizing within a limited and mostly inflexible time frame.

Independent Action

Work is performed in accordance with established program routines, schedules and plans developed cooperatively in both formal and informal team meetings. Instructions would be given by the center supervisor on any changes to the established programs and routines. Operating legislation and guidelines for Ontario Child Care facilities are outlined in the ‘Day Nurseries Act’, a technical government document. Specific guidelines for dealing with particular situations are described in our own Policies and Procedures Manual.

The staff is responsible on a regular basis to ensure appropriate actions and teaching strategies are used to maintain the safety and well-being of the children. Creativity is required daily to implement a stimulating educational experience for both children and student teachers. Occasional initiative would be required in response to unusual or difficult situations where immediate action is required. As the staff has direct responsibility for the well-being of children and influence on other internal and external clients, any neglect in carrying out the position duties could have repercussions ranging from severe injury or death of a child to loss of prestige and/or fee revenue.

Written reports are usually submitted to the supervisor for review and returned to the staff with constructive comments. Errors in judgment, style of program delivery and specific interactions with client groups would only be detected if observed by others and reported or if noticeable repercussions as noted above resulted.

Staff is required to work outside during the outdoor play period every day in all weather except extreme cold and rain storms. Staff will be exposed to childhood illness and disease that are prevalent in childcare centers. Staff will be exposed to unpleasant odors relating to children’s toileting routine and cleaning up when children are sick.