Early Childhood Educator - Jobs in Regina

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Job PostingJob Title: Early Childhood Educator 2 positions Department: Child CareReports to: Child Care Manager/Child Care Assistant ManagerTerms of Employment: Full Time 40 hrs per week starting: April 1, 2024Closing Date: March 11, 2024Mission StatementThe Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services to enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.Position SummaryThe Early Childhood Educator provides daily programming, care and supervision to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in the Regina Open Door Child Care Centre within a team environment according to Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care regulations and centre policies and procedures. (One position will have a programming focus that includes individualized program plans and support for a designated child to ensure participation withing the larger group and to meet developmental needs)Requirements This individual must be professional, friendly, possess excellent communication skills and have knowledge of and experience with child-centered, play-based early childhood practices. Early Childhood Educators must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a team setting.

• Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education Certification-Level 1, 2 or 3
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a Canadian daycare is preferred
• Valid First Aid/CPR C
• Criminal Record Check-including a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Knowledge of/experience with Saskatchewan child care regulations and the Early Learning Program Guide (ELPG)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Good oral and written communication skills

CompetenciesGeneral CompetenciesQuality/Compliance: achieving a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while honoring RODS policies and funder/regulatory requirementsClient Focus: striving for high client satisfaction, going out of your way to be helpful and pleasant, making transitions and growth as easy as possible for the clientCommunication: balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed, respecting opinionsCollegiality: being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environmentInitiative: taking ownership of your work, doing what is needed without being asked, following throughEfficiency: planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do thingsCoachability: being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvementRespect for Diversity: ability to work within a cross-cultural environment and display acceptance and respect for different cultures and backgrounds.Specific CompetenciesHigh Quality Early Childhood Programming: plans and implements developmentally appropriate, child-centred activities on a daily basis to meet the individual needs of children and support growth in all areas of development; social/emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical. Programming supports a diverse, multicultural and multilingual environment Communicates Effectively with Parents: shares information regarding children #39;s learning and development with parents and discusses issues and concerns in a professional mannerContributes to Program Improvement/Enhancement: offers feedback and suggestions for program improvement or enhancement and assists with implementation as requiredOutcome Measurement/Evaluation: evaluates and documents children #39;s growth and progress in all aspects of development; social/emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual. Collaboration: works cooperatively with other staff in a team setting to meet the needs of the program and children. Child Engagement: interacts positively with children and participates in their exploration of the environment. Shows a genuine interest in children #39;s growth and developmentCommitment to Professional Growth: demonstrates a genuine interest in developing new skills and gaining new knowledge regarding best practices in Early Childhood Education. Implements new skills and knowledge into daily workDuties and ResponsibilitiesProgramming

• plan and implement developmentally appropriate, child-centred activities on a daily basis to meet the individual needs of children and support growth in all areas of development; social/emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical. Programming supports a diverse, multicultural and multilingual environment
• must be able to modify/adapt programming for different age/developmental levels within their group
• prepare and submit a semi-monthly programming report to document children #39;s learning and development based on children #39;s ideas and interests, following the ELPG
• interact and participate with children to ensure they are engaged in their environment and activities.
• complete checklists/reports to document children #39;s learning and development
• contribute to the presentation of materials and room arrangement to provide a stimulating environment that supports all areas of child development

Daily Routines/Health and Safety

• maintain cleanliness of play and common areas including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, sanitation of toys and surfaces, garbage, general tidying/organizing etc.
• oversee children #39;s daily routines of diapering/toileting, meals/feeding, dressing and provide assistance as needed
• ensure proper supervision of children and ratio requirements at all times. This includes all aspects ofquot;active supervision quot; as outlined by the Ministry of Education such as environment design, staff positioning, child engagement, activity planning, children #39;s behaviour, head counts/transitions/excursions, and staff communications/interactions
• keep accurate attendance records

Communication

• communicate daily with parents regarding children #39;s learning and needs both orally and written as required
• communicate with parents regarding policies and procedures of the centre as needed and direct to management when necessary
• communicate effectively with coworkers regarding children and programming as well as to deal with issues and concerns
• communicate with management regarding program feedback, issues and concerns

Direct ReportsNoneWorking Conditions and Application InstructionsMust be physically able to perform all required duties of an educator for all age groups of children including active supervision of children-indoors and outdoors, daily cleaning and daily programming.Our centre prides itself with a friendly, culturally diverse and family-like environment for our staff and families to provide a high- quality early learning experience for children.Hours of work for this position are 8 hours per day Monday to Friday within the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, with an unpaid 30 minute break. All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record check. There is a cost-shared benefits package and 3% employer pension contribution available to the employee with a successful completion of a six-month probationary period.We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview. Please respond in confidence no later than 4:00 pm on March 11, 2024 to:Donalee WennbergManager- Child CareRegina Open Door Society1855 Smith St. Regina, SK S4P 2N5donaleew@rods.sk.caSalary Level/ClassificationHourly wage for this position ranges from $16.94 to $22.83 depending on SK Early Childhood Education certification level and years of experience. There will also be an additional Ministry of Education wage enhancement bringing the wage to a maximum of $27.93 per hour depending on certification level.