Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide physical care and engagement for children of all ages.
• Plan and implementing age-appropriate developmental activities for children.
• Observe and monitoring the development and health of children, keeping accurate individual progress records (childcare sheets).
• Work with parents to cooperatively plan for the care of their children.
• Communicate directly with specifically assigned parents in a supportive and encouraging way.
• Report children’s health and progress to parents daily and providing parents access to copies of their children’s files.
• Model behaviour that nurtures and supports healthy family living and mutual respect.
• Work in coordination with other team members to create an open and adaptive environment.
• Maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and safety of children.
• May be involved in planning and preparing children’s meals and snacks.
• Attends and contributes to staff meetings.
• May participate on internal committees or represent Navera Community Connections on external committees as appropriate.
• Understands and actively applies the mission, vision, and values and of Navera Community Connections.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level I, II, or III is required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Experience in Early Learning working with children ages 0-6.
• Food Safe Certificate is an asset.
• Experience working with a team is an asset.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Proven ability to model and promote positive relationships with children and families.
• Strong ethical conduct, ability to deal appropriately with confidential information/situations with sensitivity and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborates and works well with others in a team environment.
• Observes and navigates everyday situations with children, parents, and employees as they arise.
• Shows judgement and appropriate level of decision-making.
• Flexible to adapt readily to interruptions, changes, and shifts in tasks and circumstances, including conflict and sometimes stressful situations.
• May deal with unpredictable child behaviour.
• Shows competence, respect and empathy in working with diverse and vulnerable populations and groups.
• Personal compatibility with the values of Navera Community Connections.

Position Details

• Applicants with ECE certification will receive the wage enhancement based on their ECE level.
• In-person at the Early Learning & Family Centre (Rosewood location).
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week, 8 hour shifts between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
• Primarily work indoors, with some outside work with a group of children.
• Standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, crouching, sitting on the floor.
• All employment offers contingent on obtaining a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please apply early, the position may be filled before the closing date. Only candidates screened for an interview will be contacted.