Registered Early Childhood Educator

Position Summary:

Wasauksing First Nation’s Little Eagle Child Care Centre is now accepting applications to fill Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) positions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating early learning environment in a team and community orientated Licensed Child Care Centre.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Plan, implement and review children’s early learning experience in accordance with the Centre’s philosophy and goals.

- Provide supervision and guidance in a balance of active/ quiet; indoor/outdoor; and individual/group activities.

- Plan and carry out learning experiences that promote problem solving, independence, mastery of skills, positive self-esteem and confidence.

- Assess the developmental levels of children as well as work in cooperation with outside agencies.

- Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing, and bridging.

- Represent and document children’s activities – photo, display of drawings, paintings, portfolios, and videos.

- Work collaboratively with and in accordance with all staff in a team environment;

- Ensure classroom equipment, toys, materials and play areas are sanitized regularly;

- Participate in promoting the Centre’s programs through various avenues, such as, Parent Advisory Committee, Parent Engagement Activities.

- Adheres to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners

- Performs other related duties as required and requested

Education & Experience:

- Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Equivalent (Child Studies Degree)

- Experience working in a Licensed Child Centre servicing children 6 months – 12 years of age is considered an asset.

- Knowledge of the Ministry of Education, Pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen”

- Knowledge of Duty to Report.

- First Aid & CPR Certificate

- Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.

- Must have proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.

- Must possess excellent classroom management skills.

- Must be able to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the progress of children.

- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators is an asset.

- Knowledge of Anishnaabe customs and traditions is considered and asset

Other Requirements:

- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

- RECE Member Number

- This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check.