Early Childhood Educator (Preschool Instructor 2)

Required Experience:

• Grade 12 completion,
• Valid Basic ECE Certificate and minimum two years experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Preschool Coordinator, Community Facilities Coordinator or Director of Child Care Services; assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive community play-based preschool program for ages 3-5yrs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programming

• Plan, implement, organize and lead preschool activities and curriculum, special events, fundraising and field trips
• Assist with the development, planning and implementation of a comprehensive community based preschool program; Plan, implement, organize and lead preschool activities, special events, fundraising and field trips

Supervisory

• Assist in the hiring of preschool staff Provide work direction to Preschool Instructor 1
• Assist volunteers and practicum students in the classroom setting

Customer Service/Communication

• Attend to children’s physical needs, which may include toileting and eating
• Provide information to visitors wanting to hear about the program and/or see the classroom
• Attend regular meetings with preschool instructors and Preschool Coordinator
• Communicate problems or concerns with children, families, staff and external agencies
• Recommend referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists 

Safety/Risk Management

• Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest periods; conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis
• Ensure classroom safety as outlined by Health Medical Safety regulations; follow proper Centre protocol 
• Administer medications as required in accordance with established policy
• Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff

Administrative

• Plan and organize classroom layout
• Provide input into budget; order supplies and equipment
• Work with agencies to acquire resources for children
• Attend regular meetings with preschool instructors, Supervisor and where appropriate
• Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry
• Responsible to fill out accident report forms
• Other related duties as assigned and related to the position

Salary & Benefits:

As per Richmond Communities Associations’ Job Evaluation. 

• Wage:  $27.20 per hour plus $6.00/hr ECE Wage Enhancement
• Professional Development
• 4% vacation pay
• Benefits package including medical, dental and paid sick leave after a three-month probationary period.

Additional Notes:

The program at Rompers Preschool is play-based, child-centred and emergent influenced.   The Early Childhood Educators are responsive to children’s interests and co-create curriculum with the children. Topics of interests are explored in groups to foster an inviting, engaging, and collaborative social setting, and to create meaningful developmentally appropriate learning experiences.  The depth and length of learning are determined by the children’s sustained interests. Focus is placed on the process of experiences and on fostering healthy social-emotional development. Components of this program include free play time, open ended art, group time, music and movement, sensory activities, STEM, nutritional break, and a large emphasis on outdoor learning.  

Rompers Preschool promotes inclusion. It is our goal to serve the diverse needs of any child in our community.  Children of all abilities may be enrolled provided the centre can meet the needs of the child and their family as well as the safety of all other children enrolled in our program.