Early Childhood Educator

Navera Community connections is looking for a passionate Early Childhood Educator (Level I, II, or III) to provide quality care for children ages 0-6 years old, and interact co-operatively with parents. This is a full-time position at our 90-space Early Learning Centre, Rosewood location.

About Us

Navera Community Connections is a nonprofit organization with a vision of thriving people and connected communities. We’ve been serving the Saskatoon and surrounding area since 1941, and our mission is to enrich the lives of the people we serve by navigating challenges and creating possibilities. We do this through early learning centres, counselling and mental health services, and a range of community programs. Visit navera.org to learn more about us.

Duties and Responsibilities

Early Learning:

1. Provide physical care and engagement for children of all ages.
2. Plan and implementing age-appropriate developmental activities for children.
3. Observe and monitoring the development and health of children, keeping accurate individual progress records (childcare sheets).
4. Work with parents to cooperatively plan for the care of their children.
5. Communicate directly with specifically assigned parents in a supportive and encouraging way.
6. Report children’s health and progress to parents daily and providing parents access to copies of their children’s files.
7. Model behaviour that nurtures and supports healthy family living and mutual respect.
8. Work in coordination with other team members to create an open and adaptive environment.
9. Maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and safety of children.
10. May be involved in planning and preparing children’s meals and snacks.
11. Attends and contributes to staff meetings.
12. May participate on internal committees or represent Navera Community Connections on external committees as appropriate.
13. Understands and actively applies the mission, vision, and values and of Navera Community Connections.
14. Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level I, II, or III is required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Experience in Early Learning working with children ages 0-6.
• Food Safe Certificate is an asset.
• Experience working with a team is an asset.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Proven ability to model and promote positive relationships with children and families.
• Strong ethical conduct, ability to deal appropriately with confidential information/situations with sensitivity and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborates and works well with others in a team environment.
• Observes and navigates everyday situations with children, parents, and employees as they arise.
• Shows judgement and appropriate level of decision-making.
• Flexible to adapt readily to interruptions, changes, and shifts in tasks and circumstances, including conflict and sometimes stressful situations.
• May deal with unpredictable child behaviour.
• Shows competence, respect and empathy in working with diverse and vulnerable populations and groups.
• Personal compatibility with the values of Navera Community Connections.

Position Details

• Applicants with ECE certification will receive the wage enhancement based on their ECE level.
• In-person at the Early Learning & Family Centre (Rosewood location).
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week, 8 hour shifts between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
• Primarily work indoors, with some outside work with a group of children.
• Standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, crouching, sitting on the floor.
• All employment offers contingent on obtaining a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

We thank all candidates for their interest in the role and our organization, however only candidates screened for an interview will be contacted. Please do not come to the Centre as it interrupts the programming and activities for the children. Thank you.