ECE Educator
Posted on Friday, January 12th, 2024
Bamoonzhe Daycare | Petawawa, Ontario
Full-Time 37 hrs/wk | Wage: Hourly $17.00-$19.00 /hr | Closes 2024-02-29
Job Description
Position: Educator
Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Availability 7:00am-5:00pm
Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation during daycare closures
About Us
Bamoonzhe Day Care is a new daycare that opened April 2023 in Petawawa. We are in partnership with the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation to provide childcare attached to the Herman St School. We are looking for highly motivated Educators to inspire and be part of this new and innovative daycare centre. Our goal is to provide high quality childcare for the county and to share some indigenous teachings.
Responsibilities:
The Educator is responsible for the delivery of core program services including but not limited to:
• Develop and implement a best practice program, in line with “How Does Learning Happen” that supports and promotes the four foundations: well-being, engagement, expression, and belonging.
• Plan and implement activities that follow children’s developmental needs.
• Plan a curriculum by implementing Indigenous teachings that include the Seven Grandfathers: Honesty, Humility, Respect, Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Truth.
• Support children through each domain of development; physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Create and maintain a high-quality safe environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Observe and document children’s developmental milestones, interests, and needs.
• Promote open communication with staff and families regarding development and interests.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Support children in the development of their self-help skills and independence.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required.
• Work in partnership to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and centre.
• Keep up to date with daily requirements, observations, ministry regulated documents, ELECT learning stories.
• Work in collaboration with a large team.
• Assisting supervisor in daily operations.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
• Experience working in childcare
• First Aid and CPR level C
• Current Criminal Reference Check
• Flexibility within a busy daycare setting
• Availability to work between the hours of 7:00am-5:00pm
Experience:
• 1-3 years working in the childcare field
JOB TERMS: Permanent, Days
APPLY BY: 2024-02-29
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to Bamoonzhe-DayCare@outlook.com
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