Registered Early Childhood Educator

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Columbus House provides an early childhood learning environment to meet the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We recognize that the years of 0-6 are a period of rapid growth and development and are critical for a child's physical, social and emotional and cognitive development. Our qualified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) staff works closely with the County of Renfrew Childcare and Inclusion Services and has adopted How Does Learning Happen (HDLH), Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years. Early identification and age-appropriate play-based programming are the focus of care. We operate two full-time sites in Pembroke and Renfrew. 

We are recruiting for a full-time Registered Early Childhood Educator. This is a maternity leave position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children
• Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress with parents and other staff members
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Attend professional development training
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Knowledge of CCEYA (Childcare and Early Years Act) licensing regulations is an asset
• Understanding of How Does Learning Happen and pedagogical documentation (or willingness to learn)
• Adhere to the work schedule to ensure consistency and provide adequate notice to the supervisor regarding unexpected absences.
• Clean and sanitize childcare spaces focusing on high touch surfaces, mouthed and frequently played with toys and materials, and other items deemed necessary in accordance with health and safety protocols

• Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the college
• Experience working with children ages 0-6
• Valid CPR - Standard First Aid Level C
• Current vulnerable background check within six months (or willing to obtain)
• Up-to-date immunizations
• Strong skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, children and families

We offer competitive wages and a rewarding job opportunity.

Columbus House is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications requiring accommodation should contact administration 613-732-2791. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.

Thank you for your interest in Columbus House. The candidates we feel have the best opportunity for success in this role will be contacted for an interview.