Early Childhood Educator Job in Guelph, Ontario

Star Seedlings Family and Childcare Centre in Guelph is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for our beautiful child care centre. Potential applicants should be familiar with Waldorf education or eager to learn this unique approach to education of the very young child. Our program statement reflects our core values: we honour the body, soul, and spirit of the child. Our curriculum is designed to care for children through individual interactions, careful attention to their physical, social, and emotional needs, and by providing stability through consistency. As play is the foundation for all learning, children engage in self-directed play both indoors and during our extended outdoor play periods At Star Seedlings, you will discover an environment where children are at the centre of everything we do. Our program offers a lower child to staff ratio, and supports sufficient time to complete your duties while allowing many opportunities to build relationships with the children in your care. Star Seedlings is screen and electronics free, with a unique and refreshing approach to observation and documentation of learning. We are looking for a caregiver who is joyful and warm, with strong communication skills, and who has enthusiasm for life and learning. The ideal applicants cherish children, possess a positive attitude, are receptive to feedback and coaching, and enjoy working collaboratively with others. A love for singing and crafting is an asset (i.e., knitting, sewing, crochet, art) Responsibilities: * Prepare the environment and activities in our screen-free & electronics-free classrooms * Provide physical care, and emotional support for children. * Assist in classroom management using positive and age-appropriate approaches. * Maintain high health, safety and supervision standards indoors, in the bathroom, and outside. * Communicate with colleagues & parents concerning classroom observations. * Participate in parent workshops, seasonal festivals and outreach events. Requirements *A diploma in Early Childhood Education and registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators * A valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate *A Completed Police Vulnerable Sector Check