Flex - Early Childhood Educators (Level I, II, III)

About the Position

The Opportunity:

This position will not be assigned one specific classroom, rather, will provide coverage for both our Centres to cover vacations, wellness days, flex days, etc. This position will be guaranteed full time hours, benefits, and pension, like all other Early Childhood Educator positions and will work regular operational hours. Early Childhood Educators at Tots create a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. The successful candidate will thrive in a changing environment, be flexible with short notice changes in their schedule/work location, be willing to work with all children/age groups, support the kitchen operations when needed and be able to travel to both our centre locations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement appropriate daily and weekly activities with quality and inclusive programming for children in the centre. Understand and adhere to the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations
• Work cooperatively with other professionals (e.g., Developmental Intervention, Inclusion Coordinator, Pyramid Model Coaches, and school board representatives, OTs, PT, Hearing & Speech) to help the children meet their full potential
• Meet with guardians and attend case conferences as required. Actively participate in all provincially mandated initiatives 
• Set up, maintain, children’s learning environments – both indoor and outdoor
• Assess, record, help report progress of all children including, compilation of attendance records, keeping up to date records or other required paperwork as necessary
• Take responsibility for maintaining equipment and carrying out regular clean-up routines including sterilization of identified equipment, participating in regular or scheduled deep cleans, or any other cleaning that would regularly take place in a child care centre
• Assist with the planning and preparation of bulletin boards, notice boards, children’s showcases, and other displayed projects
• Assist with the supervision and mentorship of students while students are visiting or completing practicum placements at the Centre
• Supervise any offsite visits planned by the Centre (e.g., walks)Open/close program as scheduled
• Identify and partake in professional development opportunities and staff meetings
• Address all issues as they arise and ensure the Centre Director or Designate is well informed of all changes, problems, issues, etc.
• Maintains accurate, up to date, detailed and organized records; ensuring all documents pertaining to these items are properly filed and maintained electronically
• Adheres to safe work procedures including, but not limited to, maintaining staff/child ratios, continuous head counts, compliance with the fire drill procedures
• Food Preparation - under the guidance of the Director, provide kitchen coverage when the Cook is unavailable due to vacation, wellness days.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Level I, II, or III
• Additional relevant/specific certificates considered an asset 
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities 
• Ability to navigate and communicate sensitive topics while always maintaining professionalism
• Emergency First Aid Training (Level C CPR) Positive Child Guidance Policy Training
• Clean Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Checks and Child Abuse Registry

About the Company

Tots Academy Child Care Society
480 Highway 2
Enfield, Nova Scotia B2T 1M5

Company Contact

Theresa Jollimore
director@totsacademy.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter