Early Childhood Educator in Scarborough, Ontario

QUALIFICATIONS • Completed Early Childhood Education diploma • Current registration with the College of ECEs, and in good standing • 2 years’ experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children 0-12 years in licenced child care centres • Strong oral communication skills as demonstrated by speaking in a clear and concise manner, and using culturally sensitive speech • Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by keeping accurate child records and detailed anecdotal observations • Good teamwork skills as demonstrated by taking initiative to help other staff, and being a willing and reliable team player • Able to withstand physically demanding activity, including bending, crouching and kneeling • Fluent in English, both oral and written • Proficient in speaking Mandarin • Current First Aid and CPR-C, Immunization Records, TB test, and Criminal Reference Check WORK EXPERIENCE Relief Program Supervisor Nov 2016-Sep 2017 PLASP CHILD CARE SERVICES • Program planned and implemented activities that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development • Signed in/signed out children upon arrival/departure, and verified attendance for each transition • Greeted parents during pick-up/drop-off, and communicated about their child’s development • Maintained a safe and healthy environment by modelling expected behaviour and redirecting unsafe behaviour • Supported children with special needs by customising planned activities to suit their individual needs Early Childhood Educator Supply Jan 2015-Aug 2016 SENTIENT HR SERVICES • Led small groups of children in engaging activities by teaching songs, telling stories, and preparing crafts • Fed infants and toddlers during meals and snack, and encouraged self-feeding • Changed diapers of infants and toddlers, and washed their hands • Dressed and undressed infants and toddlers for indoor/outdoor transitions • Supported other ECE staff in serving lunch and arranging cots for rest period • Assisted transitions by leading children in small groups, according to ratio size, to and from washroom, playground and classroom • Completed disinfecting and other housekeeping duties while children slept, or when they have left the room PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Infant Jan 2016-Apr 2016 GROWING TYKES LEARNING CENTRE – LAWRENCE AVE. 80 hours Full-Day Kindergarten Jan 2016-Apr 2016 JOHN A. LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOL 80 hours School-Age Sep 2015-Dec 2015 KENLINTON CHILD CARE CENTRE 66 hours Preschool Sep 2015-Dec 2015 CLIFFWOOD COMMUNITY CHILD CARE 80 hours Preschool May 2015-Jun 2015 KENLINTON CHILD CARE CENTRE 80 hours EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Diploma, Seneca College 2015-201... Child Development Practitioner Certificate, TDSB 2014-201... Bachelor of Commerce, Ryerson University 2008-201...