Early Childhood Educator Job in North York, Ontario

CFEL is currently seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to support in their School Age Room at our Denton Place location. This is a permanent full-time position averaging 5 to 7.5 hours per day. CFEL Denton Place is located at: 30 Denton Ave (Victoria Park and Danforth) in Scarborough. CFEL offers a well-rounded Compensation Package: -Competitive Pay, plus PWE - Health Benefits (medical and dental) - Wellness and Vacation days - Focused Training and Development - CFEL focuses on creating a fun and creative environment to inspire our educators to grow and excel. We go above and beyond the average child care centre! (i.e. annual in-house Learning conference – paid time, advancement opportunities with on the job training) - Staff Recognition and Culture – We love our employees and make sure to take time to let them know we value and appreciate their efforts and initiative. (i.e. Wellness Activities, Smile Appreciation Day (in house employee appreciation), Child Care Worker Appreciation Day, Employment Anniversary Celebrations) Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop and implement program planning and daily activities - Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips, and special activities - Perform observations, transitions and daily documentation - Lead small and large groups of children - Communicate regularly with parents regarding development of children - Report any issues or concerns that may arise in accordance with proper procedures - Incorporate the 4 foundations of learning – Belonging, Well-being, Engagement, Expression – into daily programming to ensure optimal learning and healthy development of the children What You Bring to the Role: - An Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma; registered or in the process of registering with the CECE - Experience with AQI, ELECT, How Does Learning Happen, and CCEYA - Confident and flexible in working with all age groups (Infants to School Age) - Minimum of two years caring for children within a child care centre - Minimum of two years working with children with special needs and behavioural needs - Flexible availability from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. - Strong communication and leadership abilities and ability to work well in stressful environments - Ability to manage children with challenging behaviours and communicate effectively with parents - Ability to work well in a team environment and an openness to feedback - A caring, nurturing, positive and energetic personality