CUPE 5330
Job Posting: #13-25
Job Title: Registered Early Childhood Educator
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time; (35 hour work week) up to eighteen (18) months
Wage Range: $33.73 to $37.79
Job Class: Union JC 9
# of Positions: 1
Reporting to the Manager of Early Years, the Early Childhood Educator provides high quality, licensed child care programming and supervision to children ages 0-12, in accordance with all operational policies and procedures and the Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and Early Years Division philosophy.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
• Provide age appropriate programming that meets the diverse needs of all children and promotes optimum physical, emotional, social, cognitive and intellectual development of the children in care, in consultation and partnership with families and colleagues
• Develop and implement both indoor and outdoor programming daily, based on emergent curriculum, the changing needs and interests of the individual children enrolled and the Ministry of Education’s document How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Oversee children at all times and monitor the on-going health, safety and well-being of all children in the program
• Apply all directives related to child behaviour management consistently in order to provide appropriate limits and positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviour
• Administer emergency first aid as required
• Maintain responsibility for the learning environment, ensuring cleanliness, as well as an orderly and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Arrange material and furnishings on a daily basis in preparation for scheduling programming
• Work with contracted and external agencies in order to facilitate access and/or referrals to specialized services and programs to meet the needs of children enrolled
• Ensure positive communication with families through regular verbal and written/virtual contact regarding the program; provide opportunities for parent and caregiver involvement and meet with families as required
• Adhere to and practice all emergency planning policies and procedures
• Work with minimal supervision and demonstrate sound judgement in decision-making and personal conduct. Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Work as part of a team and demonstrate commitment, pride and trust, in the accomplishment of team goals
• Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, local policies and practices relating to a healthy workplace
• Participate in continuous professional learning to integrate knowledge and test theories from research and experiences to deepen understanding of children and families
• Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team in a fast-paced environment, organize time effectively and perform duties of the position, and work with minimal direct supervision. Additional qualifications for this position include:
• Post-secondary diploma from an accredited College in Early Childhood Education or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum of one year experience, preferably in a licensed child care program or in a related child care field
• Registered member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Valid Standard First Aid Level C and;
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
Date Posted: April 23, 2025 at 1600 Hours
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 at 1600 Hours
Should you be interested in applying for this exciting career opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume as one PDF document to recruitment@socialservices-ssmd.ca by the application deadline with the subject line referencing job posting #13-25 – Registered Early Childhood Educator Full Time, Early Years (Temporary).
This position is covered by a collective agreement, CUPE Local 5330. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.
The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangement.