Early Childhood Educator - infant and junior toddler room
The Early Childhood Educator will:
We are seeking an experienced Infant Educator who brings strong knowledge and practical expertise in early childhood care. This role requires someone with proven experience, confidence in their practice, and a passion for supporting children’s development during this critical stage.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- Plan and set up developmentally appropriate activities that foster growth and learning.
- Effectively manage and guide a classroom while maintaining a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand setting while staying responsive to the individual needs of infants.
- Work as a member of an early learning and childcare team, applying sound childcare knowledge and practice ensuring the needs of all the children are met and that the childcare team is functioning effectively.
- Provide high quality early learning, and childcare in a group setting that responds to diverse needs and promotes the optimum physical, social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and creative development of the children in our care.
- Develop collaborative partnerships with the children's families that honour their role as the child's primary caregiver, respect their parenting practices, and provide meaningful opportunities for families to determine their children's learning and care experiences.
- Develop a trusting relationship with each child; teach respect of self, feeling of security, self-awareness, and feelings of belonging.
- Collaborate with colleagues, to follow through on recommendations from outside agencies regarding children with exceptional needs and help implement a plan appropriate for that child.
- Perform duties following the philosophy, mission statement, and core values of Little Wonders Academy.
- Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to provincial regulations and Little Wonders Academy policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Certified as a Level 1 + experience; Level 2 + experience; or Level 3 + experience; former Early Childhood Assistant, Worker, or Supervisor.
- Current Child Care First Aid Certification
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Record Check, not more than 6 months old before commencement of employment or willing to obtain a new one
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00-$26.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.00-$26.62 per hour
Work Location: In person
