Jericho Youth Services is hiring Registered Early Childhood Educators to join our growing programs. We offer a supportive, well-resourced environment where educators can do their best work - and feel valued for it.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR YOU TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA OR APPLY FOR A WORK VISA/PERMIT.
We Offer
- Above-ratio staffing to ensure high-quality programming and educator well-being
- Competitive compensation
- Strong mentorship and staff development opportunities
- Program planning rooted in How Learning Happens
- A generous supply budget - so you always have the materials you need to bring learning to life
Roles and Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the Child Care Coordinator;
The role of the Child Care RECE (RECE)
The position calls for frequent interaction with people; the RECE will demonstrate effective communication. The RECE will demonstrate a good understanding of interpersonal skills as well as the capacity to work in a multicultural setting. The RECE will show proficiency in computer applications such as but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and on-line registration software.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences
- Foster positive relationships with children and families
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team
- Maintain professionalism and uphold CCYEA and college of ECE standards
- Communicate and represent Jericho’s mission, vision and operating principles to employees, co-op students/interns, volunteer and stakeholders
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Ensure the completion of day-to-day administrative tasks are completed including: registration forms, daily logs, record keeping and recording staff hours etc.
● Send staff hour logs to the Finance Manager on or before the due date (biweekly).
● Bring receipts and other documents to the office once a week and pick up materials for program.
● Plan, coordinate (shop for via Walmart Jericho on-line account) and provide healthy snacks to all participants within the program, while accommodating dietary restrictions following weekly menu
● Ensure that health and safety needs of all children are met and addressed immediately and appropriately
● Carry out daily risk assessments and ensure the supervision of all children during activities inside or outside of the program space
● Report weekly to the Child Care Coordinator regarding issues of need and/or concern
● Arrive 15 minutes prior to child care opening time and 15 minutes after child care closing to ensure proper preparation and cleanup of facility
● Participate in all required training(s) and staff meetings
● Supervise the cleaning and tidying of the facility including following and implementing COVID-19 policies and procedures, ensuring safe food handling including refrigerator logs, and be responsible for the safe storage of equipment, maintaining that all equipment is in good working order prior to usage
● Maintain ratios
● Other duties as required and assigned by Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
● Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Educators - Must be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
● Minimum 2 years of experience in a child care setting
● Excellent planning skills
● Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid standard First Aid CPR certification
● Experience working with children in a leadership role and ability to supervise children/youth
● Ability to lift/carry equipment (weighing up to 20 kg)
● Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
● Ability to oversee and provide direction to program leaders, co-op students/interns and volunteers
● Fundamental knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the ability to meet the specifications of these acts and any other related regulations that apply to this work
● Ability to work as part of a team in development and delivery of high quality programming to children/youth; be familiar with the Child Care and Early Years Act, and the Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) quality assessment program
● AODA, WSIB, WHMIS compliant
● Food Handler Certificate
● Must have a valid G driver’s license and reliable transportation
● Must have a current Vulnerable Sector Check
ADDITIONAL NOTES
● ½ day paid sick leave per month (not to be accumulated yearly)
● Health Benefits upon successful completion of the 3 month probationary period.
At our core, Jericho Youth Services is about connection, creativity, and giving young people a place to grow, explore and belong.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.86-$28.86 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Keswick, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Good standing with the College of ECE (required)
Work Location: In person
