Registered Early Childhood Educator

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  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeChild Care
  • Required ExperiencePrevious experience in a Childcare Centre is considered an asset.
  • Job TypeContract
  • Education / CredentialsEarly Childhood Education Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute and enrollment with the College of ECE
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline10/16/2024

Job Description

Position:                Registered Early Childhood Educator                            

Term:                     Maternity Leave Contract (Immediate to November 2025)

Department:        Childcare Centre

Division:                 Life Long Learning

Salary:                    Competitive salary range

Hours:                    40 hours per week, Monday to Friday,

flexible to work three (3) rotating shifts between 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

 

Posting Date: October 3, 2024        

Closing Date: October 16, 2024, at 4:30p.m.

 

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children within the Childcare Centre. The RECE will be responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate programs and activities that foster learning and development, supporting the emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of each child.

 

Responsibilities include ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the classroom, toys, and learning materials, as well as assisting with mealtimes, rest periods, and transitions between activities. The RECE will manage behaviours, promote inclusion of children with exceptionalities, and foster a positive and respectful atmosphere. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate documentation related to the children’s progress, incidents, and attendance, as well as collaborating with families to support each child’s development.

 

The RECE will ensure that children are supervised at all times and are actively engaged in learning experiences.

 

The Oneida Childcare Centre is dedicated to providing training opportunities and educational advancements.

Experience and Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  1. Early Childhood Education Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute and enrollment with the College of ECE; or
  2. Registration in an Early Childhood Education Diploma program with an expected completion date within 2 years.
  3. Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  1. Previous experience in a Childcare Centre is considered an asset.
  2. Previous experience working with First Nations children and/or families is considered an asset.

How to Apply

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

  1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
  2. Resume

 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

  1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
  2. The successful candidate must submit immunization records and a negative TB skin test (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
  3. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

 

Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected].

 

  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
  • Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
  • A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
  • Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

 

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [email protected].

Registered Early Childhood Educator – Oneida Nation of the Thames