Early Childhood Educator

Job summary

The educator is responsible for implementing an emergent curriculum and maintaining accurate documentation and health and safety records. They will also support children's emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being while collaborating with various professional specialists.

Job details

Kids & Company operates over 100 childcare centres across Canada and continues to grow. Join our team and build your career with us! Are you dedicated to fostering growth, curiosity, and confidence in children? We’re looking for an educator who values excellence, empathy, and collaboration. Responsibilities * Maintain documentation, reporting, and record keeping * Implement an Emergent Curriculum * Support children’s emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being while fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills * Maintain attendance and health and safety checks * Collaborate with professionals such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists * Support children through classroom transitions * Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in CCEYA * Participate in team meetings and workshops Qualifications * Registered with the College of ECE and in good standing * Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check * Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C * Up-to-date immunization records and two-step TB test * Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 45 lbs What We Offer * Positive work environment with encouraging team members * Opportunities for career advancement * Comprehensive benefits package * 35% discount on childcare services and 20 days of free backup childcare annually * Up to 3% RRSP matching plan Location: Waterdown, ON Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire on call supply RECEs at our Waterdown location! AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants. Canadian Experience: Canadian work experience is not required.

What you’ll do

The educator is responsible for implementing an emergent curriculum and maintaining accurate documentation and health and safety records. They will also support children's emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being while collaborating with various professional specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the College of ECE and hold a valid First Aid and CPR certification. A clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check and up-to-date immunization records are also required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Childcare discount • Free backup childcare • RRSP matching plan • Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Early childhood education
• Emergent curriculum
• Documentation
• Record keeping
• Health and safety
• Collaboration
• First aid
• CPR
• Child development
• Behavioral support
• Empathy
• Record Keeping
• Curiosity
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Artificial Intelligence
• Early Childhood Education
• Emergent Curriculum

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education