Two part-time ECE (Early Childhood Educator) workers

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OCCSC is looking for two ECE (Early Childhood Educator) workers, both with and without a certificate for the new English course at 1187 Michael St. (East end). They are short term positions from now until the end of March, 2017 from Monday through Thursday (4 days a week), 12:30noon-3:30 p.m. They’ll be working with a maximum of 8 kids, ages 19 months to 6 years.

Job Purpose

To provide quality care with a child-centered approach to the children participating in the CNC program ensuring health and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities
· Planning of appropriate activities for children in accordance with the written program philosophy
· Welcome and interact with newcomer children and their parents
· Provide activities and experiences that meet the individual developmental needs of the children
· Set up and take down equipment and other items used in the program
· Maintain records, including a daily record, Attendance Form, Child Profile, and Session Management Form
· Inspect CNC space for safety issues and seek corrective action according to procedures
· Work with team members to create a positive environment
Qualifications
· Experience working with the ages of children that will be cared for
· Current first aid and CPR certification
- Current proof of immunization and Tuberculosis status
- Current Criminal Reference Check

Skills and Abilities

- Develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the development of newcomer children – in long term programs, short term programs or combined care programs (as applicable)

· When short term care is provided, an understanding of the programming needs of children who drop in for care for short periods of time.

· When combined care is provided, recognition of the issues associated when caring for children on a short and long-term basis together, especially issues associated with transitions and separation.

· Understanding and awareness of settlement issues and the concerns of newcomer children and parents.

· Engage children in activities that support a child-centred approach.

· Guide and assist children in the development of healthy eating, dressing and toilet habits.

· Assess the skills, abilities, interests and needs of children.

· Discuss children’s progress or concerns with parents and other staff members.

· Attend meetings and workshops as directed by the manager

Skills and Abilities

· Administrative skills

· Leadership skills

· Ability to work with others, including staff at all levels within the organization

· Ability to interact with professionals in other fields (e.g. health)

· An understanding of settlement issues and the distinctive needs of newcomer children and families

· An understanding of child-centred programming

· Ability to resolve issues and concerns of newcomer parents

· Knowledge of research and practices specific to young children, including special initiatives relevant to immigrants and refugees, as well as an ability to implement programming and make changes that are beneficial to young newcomers

· Ability to coordinate multiple programs, including programs being offered at the same time

Physical Requirements

· The job involves working with young children and includes lifting and participating in physical activities. It may also involve the supervision of children and physical activities out of doors.

If you are interested in the position, Please reply e-mail to Snezana Minic at Snezana.minic@occsc.org or call her at 613-235-4875 ext. 142