Early Childhood Educator (relief) - Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Who We Are:Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit, offering support for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and barriers in the community, and is ranked one of Canada's Best Charities 2020: The Top 100.We provide programs and services to meet diverse community needs in Hamilton as well as Halton Region and Brantford – Brant. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate our values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence; to our clients, families and each other.Job PostingJob Title: Registered Early Childhood EducatorJob Posting #: 3149Program: Wesley Children & Family ServicesClassification: BPosting Date: November 5, 2020Posting Closing: until filledStatus: Relief, unionNote: Wesley's new licensed daycare will be opening January 2021. This exciting addition to our Children & Family Services family will be creating opportunities for both part-time and full-time positions. We are currently looking for relief RECEs, that are interested in pursuing these up-coming long-term employment opportunities.Reports to: Manager, Early YearsPurpose: Join our team of compassionate and caring Early Childhood Educators! You will be working in our various childcare programs, providing a positive learning environment supporting children's emotional, social, cognitive development and physical growth. Wesley's Registered Early Childhood Educators care for and observe children each day to understand and foster their interests and provide an engaging and stimulating environment and program.Place of work: Wesley licensed child care program, location to be confirmedDuties:1. Develop, plan, promote, implement and evaluate day to day operations of the programs with the support of the Supervisor and Manager, Early Years and other staff Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education's pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen”2. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.3. Be familiar with and adhere to licensing requirements per the Ministry of Education, Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).4. Ensure program needs are being met and in compliance with program licensing requirements.Minimum Qualifications:1. Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.2. Minimum 2 years of experience working with children from infants to school age.3. Experience working in a CCEYA licensed program, with parents and with community partners.4. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation i.e. Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).5. Current First aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling Certificate, N.V.C.I. training.6. Driver's license and use of a vehicle required.7. Bilingual (French/English) and fluency in other languages an assetCompetenciesCustomer Service1. Builds constructive relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect2. Helps to create and contributes to a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity3. Values and respects the internal and external customers to the organizationAccountability1. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work, and team work2. Believes, respects and adheres to the vision, mission and values of Wesley Urban MinistriesCommitment1. Demonstrates an understanding of Wesley's, Vision and Values through service delivery approach2. Acts with integrity3. Demonstrates a knowledge of the code of ethics of working in social services4. Adapts to changing program requirements, conditions and work responsibilitiesPlease Apply Via: Our Wesley Breezy Portal:1. Click on this link: https://wesley.breezy.hr (https://wesley.breezy.hr/team/signin)2. From there you can access all of Wesley's internal job postingsWesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca (http://www.wesley.ca/)