Supply - Classroom Educator

Childventures Early Learning Academy has established an outstanding reputation as a trailblazer in child development. We believe in the transformative power of early childhood education and are dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can flourish.

We are a community of educators who are passionate about lifelong learning. Our team is committed to fostering a love of learning and laying the foundation for a lifetime of success for our children.

Be part of an organization that supports YOU in doing your best work. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our team feels cared for and is inspired to facilitate learning – not only in educating our children but also to learn and grow themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about shaping the future generation and making a positive impact in their lives? We are seeing a dynamic and enthusiastic Supply Early Childhood Educators to join our dedicated team. As an integral part of our educational community, you will play a crucial role to support in creating a warm, caring environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.

EXCLUSIVE PERKS

• Competitive wages and vacation allowance
• $500 signing bonus
• Training & development: paid professional development days and continuous curriculum training
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Beautiful, Spacious & Enjoyable Work Environment

Childventures is dedicated to bringing our Values to life for our children, family and team!  Click here to see our Values. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Implementation

• Work closely with Educators to implement program goals
• Support reflective practice and documentation
• Using the Childventures curriculum, facilitation of engaging activities that promote cognitive, physical, social and emotional development; including outdoor gross motor activities
• Participate in required curriculum training sessions and PD days building your knowledge of pedagogical practices
  

Child Development

• Observe and assess children’s behaviour, progress and development
• Complete daily observations and maintain children’s records
• Maintain an open and ongoing dialogue with families about their children’s progression

Classroom Management

• Support the development of engaging, physically safe and emotionally supportive environment that is inclusive of all children
• Ensure a clear and organized and visually pleasing and inviting classroom monitoring and addressing any health & safety concerns
• Directly supervises children at all times.
• Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who, what, when, where and why, and open-ended questions
• Exhibits behaviour guidance consistent with CV philosophy.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural diversity of the population.
• Responds to the individual needs and learning styles of children.
• Responds to children in distress promptly and appropriately.
• Ensures that family-style at meal times is implemented and sits with children; monitors children closely during meals.
• Follows CV documentation guidelines with the focus on the learning objectives in CV’s curriculum
• Completes classroom attendance on an ongoing basis and uses role call sheets consistently; being aware of the number of children in your care at all times

Communication

• Ensure positive and supportive communication within the classroom
• Build strong relationships with the children and their families
• Establish open lines of communication with your Centre Director and fellow team members
  
• Communicates with parents daily, reporting on classroom and centre activities with a focus on the learning that has happened for each individual child
• Brings any parent feedback, concerns about children, etc. to the attention of the centre leadership team before discussing with the parent, and documents all such parent conversations.
• Respects the confidentiality of families
  

Administrative

• Interact with Ministry staff and other regulators around licensing requirements for inspection purposes
• Participate in the age-appropriate environment ratings scale annually
• Follows the Centre’s Quality Assurance cycle when using program evaluation tools
  
• Must have knowledge of CCEYA requirements.
  
• Conduct daily health check of children; record illness and inform centre leadership; contact parents as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• RECE Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Previous experience as an Early Childhood Educator working in a licensed childcare environment
• Passionate about early learning and care, emergent curriculum, and life-long learning
• Team-oriented
• Reliable and supportive team member