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About the Role

Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to protect their safety and well-being, ensuring equipment and the environment are free of hazards.
• Assist with planning, executing, and evaluating daily programming using approved curriculum to promote children's development.
• Encourage active learning, build self-esteem in an inclusive environment, and facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
• Observe and record children's strengths, challenges, skills, and interests to support early identification of individual needs.
• Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
• Demonstrate positive adult/child interactions, effective communication, and promote children's independence and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate sensitively with parents/families, providing feedback on their child's learning and development.
• Participate in classroom set-up, including play areas.
• Work with the team to manage children's medication schedules and allergies.
• Drop off and/or pick up children from buses outside the Centre if required.
• Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including those with special needs.
• Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable).
• Working knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum, and program planning based on an inclusion model.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language is an asset.
• Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
• Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization records.

Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Program Planning
• Child Development
• Inclusion
• Communication
• Observation
• Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• First Aid

Location

• 135 Varsity Road, York ON, M6S 4P4

Work Type

• Temporary
• Part Time
• Split Shift

Experience Level

• Experience working with families and children, including children with special needs

Education Level

• Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $48,160-$49,154 per annum (prorated)

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental)
• Paid time off entitlements (including vacation days & float days)

About the Company

• Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
• www.macaulaycentres.org

Equal Opportunity

• Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion.
• We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.
• Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
• Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.