Early Childhood Educator

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you find fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of children? If so, we should talk!

We are looking for a professional, reliable, flexible individual that supports a team environment at the Learning Tree Academy. Where you will find your place in our family.

We are looking for a strong RECE to be a part of our team. The perfect fit is an exceptional, engaged, excited and dedicated educator who has a genuine passion for supporting children's success in learning. We are looking for a team member to join our growing family.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Plans, implements and supports a consistent child-centered program

· Completes required documentation and observations of children’s development and interactions. Attends required training and all other relevant professional development opportunities necessary for the position. Maintains qualifications and certifications as required.

· Supporting the children as needed throughout the classroom work periods, outdoor times, transitions, lunch, diapering/toileting, arrival and dismissal.

· Having open, professional, positive communication between co-workers and families.

· Ability to implement and follow our Program Statement and Philosophy.

· Redirect, guide and support children towards independence in a loving professional environment.

· Work together as a collaborative member of the teaching team.

· Be an active, positive participant and attend functions, conferences, family events, staff meetings as needed.

· Provide safe and nurturing supervision and daily programming for children.

· Guide, model and support a calm positive environment for the children.

· Engage actively with the children to support enriched learning experiences.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, experience and attributes:

· Candidates must be caring, self-motivated, patient, enthusiastic, and organized, and must have the ability to work within our positive community.

· Applicants must hold an Early Childhood Education Diploma.

· Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

· Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and families

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Demonstrate passion with the children.

· Capacity to work within a team and participate actively in supporting the center, children, families and co-workers

· Have strong organizational and problem- solving skills

· A current Vulnerable Sector Check

· Current First Aid, CPR, and AED Level C

· Professional, reliable, flexible individual that supports a team environment.

What we offer:

· Benefits (Dental, Vision, Health)

· A fun, professional work environment

- Company culture that promotes individuality

· Support in professional development including an incentives plan

· Strong sense of staff appreciation

· Making a difference and meaningful work

· Predictable hours and no weekends

· Childcare employee discounts - 20%

· Onsite parking and convenient bus stops

· Paid vacation, 2 weeks paid

· And much more

I would like to thank each applicant for your interest in Learning Tree Academy. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to connecting and making a difference together.

Experience:

childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

RECE Certification (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.+6 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have standard first aid + CPR level c?
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

ECE Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Canada
Ontario
Guelph Show on map Get directions