EY Educator

Position: Early Years Educator (RECE) - EarlyON, Permanent Float

Reports to: EarlyON Program Supervisor

Location: Mississauga and Brampton

Job Summary

The Early Years Educator is responsible for delivering high quality play-based early learning programs to children (age 0 – 6) and their caregivers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Delivery

• Develop and implement child-directed, quality early learning activities using the ELECT curriculum, the Four Foundations of Learning (How Does Learning Happen) and BridgeWay’s program standardizations for children 0 – 6 years of age and their parents/caregivers
• Engage children in planned programs by utilizing various pedagogical approaches which reflect and include the children’s interests and needs
• Communicate purpose and goals of activities with parents/caregivers in relation to child development, safe risk taking and the value of child-directed play
• Provide emotional support, information and role modelling for parents and caregivers raising young children
• Work with Manager to develop programs that meet the ongoing needs of clients
• Work as part of a team with other staff members, students and volunteers
• Greet and provide information to clients in a friendly and compassionate manner
• Use appropriate tracking system to record client attendance and resource use
• Provide families with agency referrals and contact information as needed
• Ensure onsite community resources are accurate and up-to-date (i.e. pamphlets)
• Ensure cultural sensitivity and client confidentiality are preserved at all times
• Set-up and clean-up of programs
• Provide respite care to parents and caregivers during education sessions
• Responsible for complete set-up and take-down as well as all aspects of programming when operating at a satellite location
• Provide phone support and referrals during all business hours
• Ensure facilities and resources are safe, clean and well maintained
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when discussing resources or information related to the needs of families
• Engage with children and parents/caregivers in an attentive, encouraging and positive manner
• Provide phone support and referral during all business hours
• Use appropriate tracking system to record client attendance and resource use

Program Support

• Follow all conditions and guidelines of agreements, permits or leases to maintain favourable relations; reporting and documenting all concerns or occurrences
• Gather and analyze monthly statistics before submission to Manager
• Work with Manager to establish new partnerships with a wide range of community services
• Ensure adequate supplies are available and prepared for all programs
• Utilize agency surveys to evaluate the success of programs and follow guidelines
• Provide mentorship, support and direction to colleagues, students and volunteers as outlined by agency expectations (i.e. site trained on emergency procedures, program expectations and opportunities for professional growth etc.)
• Responsible for the program sign-in process and resource tracking
• Evaluate program success, report and periodically review with Manager
• Update site procedures annually as applicable

Networking

• Participate on committees, in meetings and attend training sessions both on-site and off-site as directed by the Manager or Director, Operations
• Ensure promotion of BridgeWay Family Centre programs/services

Other Activities

• Respond to any additional funder requirements as directed by management
• Act as a fund development advocate by following expectation of the agency's Fund Development Plan
• Participate in outreach events as determined by the manager
• Keep informed by reading staff newsletters, agency notices as well as partner notices

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education or approved equivalency; degree/diploma in Children and Youth; Child and Youth Worker; or relevant qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Emergency First Aid/CPR B or C
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• RECE in good standing with the College of ECEs
• Self-motivated, takes initiative and works well within a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work some flexible hours
• Additional language(s) an asset
• Must travel to sites within provided schedule

Hours:

Between 3 - 35 hours per week, part time and full time available (positions may include weekday, weekend and evening shifts)

Starting Salary Range

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour

We offer excellent training, salary, benefits, a Group Retirement Savings Plan and a supportive, dynamic work environment.

Please send a cover letter and resume. Thank you for your interest in this position; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

BridgeWay is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.