ECE Assistant, ECE, or ECE Infant/Toddler (IT)

JobTitle: Early Childhood Educator

Reports To: Program Supervisor; Early Childhood Education Director

Overview: Create and run educational programs that fuel children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth

Qualifications:

• ECE certificate

• Fluent in the English language (spoken & written)

• Valid Criminal Record Check

• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR

• Three References

• Experience in creating learning through play environments with emergent curriculum

• Strong computer skills

• Strong time management skills

• Working knowledge of Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations

• Bountiful energy, enthusiasm and leaderships skills

Responsibilities, as listed but not limited to:

Program Planning

• Using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and Sheva- The Jewish Early Learning Framework for the JCCA of North America as guides, educators care and educate the children in their group.

• Abide by the ECEBC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

• Adhere to Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations

• Work as part of the team

• Provide for the safety and well-being of children

• Co-construct responsive program planning, implementation and evaluation

• Develop professional relationships with parents

• Work with Program Supervisor to provide opportunities for parent engagement

• Maintains appropriate records and information on each child, particularly in regards to their health, safety or well-being, including attendance, absence and other parent messages

• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and document with support of program supervisor

• Monthly fire drill execution, annual shake out execution, annual hold and secure drill

• Check emails and respond in a timely manner

• Attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings

• Assist in the regular and on-going planning and implementation of appropriate programming

With Children

• Respond to children in positive, culturally-sensitive and respectful ways, always leaving their integrity intact

• Take an active role in all areas of the program

• Provide guidance which encourages learning and developing self-concepts

• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

• Include children in problem solving with their peers

• Model positive communication skills

• Assist the children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations

• Respect and address children’s emotional and social needs

With Parents

• Respect the individuality of all parents/families and be sensitive to the stresses they may experience

• Take part in open, respectful and confidential daily communication with families

• Accommodates the families’ instructions for a child’s daily routines within the group routines, whenever possible

• Play an active role in keeping families updated regarding Centre information

With Staff

• Support colleagues as part of a team effort in creating a positive and safe environment

• Promote open communication by addressing imminent issues and being receptive to others

• Maintain respectful relationships amongst staff at all times

• Address questions, ideas or concerns with Program Supervisor; ECE Director in a timely fashion, whenever necessary

Health, Safety and Nutrition

• Ensure, in cooperation with team members, that the environment is clean, healthy and safe for children at all times

• Follow all current regulations, Program policies and procedures relating to health, safety and nutrition

• Ensure the daily program promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines

• Ensure children are dressed appropriately for all activities

• Conduct head-counts at various points through-out the day

• Ensure there is a staff person at the front and at the back of the group of children, when leaving the classroom and returning (to the gym, library etc.)

• Understand and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting

Centre Responsibilities

• Assure that all activities within the program rooms and the JCC as a whole are always undertaken with consideration and respect for JCC property and member well-being

• Participate in Centre functions and activities including social, holiday and fundraising events which may or may not occur within their usual designated hours of work

• Inform the Centre of issues/concerns via the ECE Director

General Responsibilities

• Promote the vision of inclusive, family-centred care which is respectful of diversity and culture

• Promote and model a professional attitude in daily work by taking an active role in professional development offered by the JCC

• Recognize and respect all confidential matters of the Centre and its affiliates