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About the Role

The Child Development Institute (CDI), Early Learning Centre is seeking two knowledgeable and competent Registered Early Childhood Educators for a Floater Position. This role involves developing and implementing children's programs in alignment with CDI's play-based philosophy and relevant pedagogical frameworks. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to an organization with over 100 years of experience in supporting children and families.

Responsibilities

Supervise children in a safe and healthy environment.
Update children's attendance throughout the day.
Conduct consistent headcount during all indoor and outdoor transitions of children.
Provide team leadership in a professional and positive manner.
Observe and document children's daily interactions and responses to track their interest and developmental needs.
Develop and implement planned daily programs that engage, stimulate, and challenge the children.
Review program reflection of the Four Foundations of Learning and Development from ‘How Does Learning Happen?’ and AQI requirements.
Work with Resource Consultants to develop and implement program plans for children with special needs.
Set up a developmentally appropriate learning environment to promote active exploration.
Establish the daily program routine and children’s schedules.
Extend a warm welcome to families and maintain a positive and professional relationship.
Provide constructive feedback regarding children to parents and families.
Create opportunities for children to engage in their community.
Ensure consistent behavior guidance and management are followed.
Conduct parent interviews as requested.
Responsible for the opening and closing of the Centre.
May be asked to be the ‘In-Charge’ person when the Director is off-site.
Administer medication.
Provide placement supervision to post-secondary ECE students.
Maintain records, program plans, daily care information, and other documentation as required.
Participate regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
Pursue professional development through training sessions, literature, and the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
Contribute to housekeeping duties.
Report any signs of child abuse to Children’s Aid Society.
Inform Director in a timely manner of children’s illnesses, injuries, and absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma
Registered member (in good standing) of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Knowledge of CCEYA, AQI, HDLH, ELECT
Valid Standard First Aid Certificate
Willing to work with all age groups and be flexible to accommodate operational needs.
Willing to travel to various offices of the Agency or its affiliates.
Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Credential verifications and references required.

Skills

Strong customer service capability.
Experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers, and guests.
Dedicated and flexible team player.
Ability to interact with team members and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and socio-economic status.

Location

On-site

Work Type

25-hour weekly
Daytime position
Full-time

Experience Level

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Education Level

Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma
Registered member (in good standing) College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Salary/Compensations

$41,129 per annum

Benefits

Flexible hours in a planned program environment.
Focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.
Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.
At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.
Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed.
We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.
As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.
Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality.
We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience.
Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change.
At CDI, we prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams.
We acknowledge the reality of the emotionally demanding work each of us puts in every day.
We strive to create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity flourishes.

Equal Opportunity

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.
We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace.
If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at careers@childdevelop.ca.