Full time Educator in Edmonton, Alberta at Edmonton Region Child Care Association

ERCCA's newest early years program, Elm, is recruiting a full time level 3 educator to work in a mixed age group classroom with children 16 months - 4 years.

Elm is anticipating to open it's doors to families in mid October.

This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, with an anticipated shift of 10:00 am - 6:00 pm to start.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Level 2/3 ECE Certification issued by the Province of Alberta, in good standing

- 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

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid sick, float, and vacation time

- Yearly Educator appreciation closure day

- Yearly Professional development day

- Monthly opportunities for reflective conversations and professional engagement

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 of activities.
• 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 Ethics and guiding principles.
• Work in partnership with the pedagogical team. Implement change as necessary based on feedback.

2. WORKING WITH CHILDREN

• Actively supervise children.
• 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 children in the program.
• Model appropriate behaviours.
• Guide children’s behaviour according to the Behaviour Guidance Policy.
• Encourage the development of healthy self-esteem and 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 the childcare room.
• Report any toys, games, equipment or furniture that are not in good repair and arrange for their 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.