Early Childhood Educator Job in Hamilton, Ontario

Ancaster Forest & Nature School is a new, 42 child private preschool that is dedicated to providing children ages 18 months – 6 years with an exceptional nature-based educational experience. We are licensed through the Ministry of Education. Please visit our website for more information about our nature-based school: afns .ca We are hiring a fantastic toddler and preschool room educator who are dedicated to building meaningful and lasting relationships, supporting children’s curiosities and development, have a natural desire and connection to nature and the outdoors and have a love for teaching in nature. The maximum class size for preschool room is 8 and toddler room is 10. The candidates must be Registered Early Childhood Educators and have excellent knowledge and skills in working with current Ministry of Education documents (Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), How Does Learning Happen? and the Child Care and Early Years Act). Required Qualifications: • Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators. • 2 years’ experience working in an Early Learning Centre, Day Care and/or an Educational Center. • Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSC) completed no longer than 3 months prior to position start date. • First Aid/ CPR Level C certificate • Safe Food Handlers Certificate • Knowledge of Ministry of Education Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) and How Does Learning Happen? • Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public. • Proven ability to follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner. • Understanding and commitment to confidentiality. • Proven ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate action in a stressful or emergency situations according to policies and procedures. • Experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs. • Basic computer skills, strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Description/Responsibilities: • You must be dependable and reliable to attend every scheduled day. • Develop and deliver daily forest/ nature school programming with children aged 2.5 months-3.5 years. • Research, plan and implement a dynamic Forest and Nature School program and daily preparation of learning areas and materials. • Plan and prepare activities and projects utilizing natural materials that are locally foraged or sourced. • Communicate with parents effectively in person regarding their children and the program. • Respond appropriately to the varying needs of children and implementing strategies that are individually focused and age appropriate, with an emphasis on compassion and respect. • Effectively use the natural landscape in a variety of ways to foster learning and spark curiosity with the students. • Support student sense of wonder and integrate inquiry-based strategies that effectively extends student emergent learning and interests. • Ensure the safety of all participants at all times, including but not limited to: forest play, crafts, storytelling and hikes. • Document observations of each child’s interests and progress and create displays of their work (pedagogical documentation). • Maintaining a hygienic/safe environment. • Report to parents and supervisors on children’s developmental progress within healthy, safe nurturing and challenging play environments before and after school • Work collaboratively as a team with educators and staff to deliver a dynamic Early Learning Program. • Attend staff meetings and other professional development activities. • Other related duties as assigned. Salary for full-time educators is $52,000/ year Hourly wage for supply staff is $24.00/h