Early Childhood Educator Job in Oakville, Ontario

Looking for an outgoing and nurturing ECE to join our dynamic team! We just opened our beautiful Oakville campus in September 2022. About Us Established in the year 2000, KKIS was founded to change the way we approach Early Childhood Education and challenge the status quo. We have an excellent reputation and a proven track record and believe in preparing our children for the future globalized world. With a GLOBAL presence and a PASSION for high quality education, KKIPS is able to collaborate with an educational team in three countries and bring an education that is truly UNIQUE, independent and far reaching. Our school is best described as academic yet play based. Children should be in a school that keeps them SAFE and allows them to IMAGINE, EXPLORE and CREATE. Our INDEPENDENT curriculum is designed to do just that. As the school educates the future members of our society, we believe that we should be ACTIVE members of the COMMUNITY and make positive contributions, prepare the children for the future and role model excellence. About the Job We are now hiring teachers to join our professional team. We are looking for only the best PEOPLE to join our excellent team of Early Childhood specialists. This post is best suited to teachers who have an ambition to work with an academic play based program, and have an interest in building a future with us. We embrace a 50/50 RELATIONSHIP regarding professional development. If we identify an area of need, we will allocate required training. If you identify an area of need, we will allocate the requested training. Clear and open communication is the basis for OUR successful relationship. Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who have a PASSION for teaching, making a DIFFERENCE and challenging the status quo. We want only the best people who are willing and able to help us maintain and build upon our high standards in Early Childhood Education. You will need to have a friendly and outgoing personality, be easy to get along with and talk to plus; You will need to have; - ECE Qualifications from a registered educational institution (preferred) - First Aid & CPR certification - Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within the last 6 months) - TB test result & immunization record - A positive and collaborative attitude - Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) - Access to reliable transportation that will get you to work on time - At least 1 year of teaching experience (preferred) - A passion to improve the education and care levels of children - A belief in and active support of Diversity & Inclusion Programs - Experience proactively facilitating and driving team work - A belief in and awareness of the importance of bilingualism at any stage of life - A flexible work ethic; we believe in TEAM SPIRIT to get things done Bonus Skills - Experience working in a customer service environment with proven and demonstrative skills - French/Japanese speaking/reading/writing ability to an intermediate or high level - Musical background (piano) and can play any musical instruments What you will get from us: We work very hard to make sure that as an employer, our people feel SAFE, SECURE and HAPPY. We have an excellent training program, support network and are fully prepared to invest in you and your future. You will also receive: - A competitive salary with growth potential - A career development plan that allows for upward mobility - 10 paid leave days (accrued) - 10 additional paid leave days used at Christmas/New Year* - All national Holidays as recognized by Kinder Kids (Approximately 27 fully paid holidays per year) - Regular feedback for Learning & Development - Pay review based on performance at the end of each school year which may improve your earnings* Additionally: - A Career Program for the best candidates who want to build a long term future and have the right passion and drive - A safe and respectful work environment - Stability, salaries will be paid even if the school is closed or there are less children than expected - Paid professional development days - Paid planning time throughout the week - An opportunity to work in a truly global, educational preschool - A voice within our global company - Global mobility for our adventurous team members If you are looking for something different, a new challenge, a better career, please feel free to apply. You can learn more about us at our website. We look forward to receiving your application. If successful, you will be invited to an in-person or online interview. Note that there are multiple stages to the interview process for any full-time position. To make your application really stand out, we prefer a cover letter to be sent along with your application outlining one simple thing; If you are serious, WILLING TO WORK HARD, and ready TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE, we are waiting to receive your application. We look forward to receiving your application!