Educator in Edmonton, Alberta at Edmonton Region Child Care Association

ERCCA Garth Worthington is recruiting a full time, split shift level 2 or 3 educator for our out of school care program. 30 hours per week. Split shift would be 7:00-10:00am and 3:00-6:00pm Monday - Friday. Thursdays would be 2-6pm for early dismissal. Additional hours may be available for non school days.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Level 2/3 ECE Certification issued by the Province of Alberta

- Valid First Aid Certification

- Acceptable Police Information Check with vulnerable sector, issued in the last 6 months.

What we offer:

- Competitive wages, including experienced wage criteria

- Health and Dental benefits

- Health Spending Account

- Group RSP program with matched contributions

- Paid sick, float, and vacation time

- Educator appreciation closure day yearly

- Yearly Professional development day

Key Responsibilities:

1. PROGRAM DELIVERY

Work with childcare team in implementing programming.Create a program which is reflective of the values and goals of the Flight Framework & pyramid practice,and other essential early childhood theories. Engage in planning cycle, completing the required documentation from observations, to planning and implementation. Communicate with families regarding program activities and expectations.Communicate all pertinent information to other educators regarding program needs or requirements.Perform any other duties as assigned by Assistant Director, Director or Executive Director.Be aware of and engage in a way which is aligned with the ERCCA Code of Ethicsand guiding principles.Work in partnership with the pedagogical team. Implement change as necessary based on feedback.

2. WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Actively supervise children at all times.Always maintain child/educator ratios.Create and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.Encourage children to foster autonomy and self-regulation to be responsible for themselves and their actions.Foster well-being and a strong sense of belonging in all childrenin the program. Model appropriate behaviours.Guide children’s behaviour according to the Behaviour Guidance Policy.Encourage the development of healthy self-esteemand positive identities.

3. HEALTH & SAFETY

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children by following the Health and Safety Policy.Be familiar with all specific individual health circumstances, which may include allergies, cultural preferences or other relevant medical issues that may require medication or specific attention.Ensure that all private information regarding children and families is kept confidential.Understand and comply with the Food/Nutrition Policy. Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of materials and equipment in thechildcareroom.Report any toys, games, equipment or furniture that are not in good repair and arrange fortheir disposal or repair.Participate in daily and weekly cleaning of the centre. Complete daily checklists to document cleaning, disinfecting toys and equipment, hazards and playground safety.Perform first aid as required.

4. ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate regularly with families regarding their children.Be familiar with and implement all ERCCA Personnel and Program policies and procedures.Ensure that proper procedures are followed at opening and closing.Verify all child absences and ensure attendance records are accurate. Inform the Assistant Director/Director of any attendance irregularities.Keep accurate records of time of time spent with children.Keep a list of groceries and supplies as required.Ensure that the emergency binder is present in the same room as the children.Be familiar with evacuation procedures.Follow the Sign In/Sign Out policy and procedures.Observe interests and needs of the children and implement observations into planning.Communicate to the Assistant Director/ Director any information regarding the well-being of the children, families and program.Attend any meetings as requested by the Director or Executive Director.

5.OTHER

Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Pedagogical Team, Assistant Director, Director, or Executive Director.Read articles/research to keep current with trends and practices in Early Childhood Education and Health and Safety Practices.