Early Childhood Educator – Children & Family Services

Posting #: 3924 Posting Date: 10/28/2024 Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Early Childhood Educator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.

The Early Childhood Educator works as part of a team providing a positive learning environment that supports children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth and development. Wesley's Registered Early Childhood Educators care for and observe children each day to understand and foster their interests and provide an engaging and stimulating environment and program.

This position is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $18.65 per hour. Wage subsidy and wage enhancement are available in addition to the rate of pay based on criteria and funding available. Hours per week are 40.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, promote, implement, and evaluate day-to-day operations of the programs with the support of the Supervisor Early Years and other staff.
2. Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education's pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen?”
3. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.
4. Be familiar with and adhere to licensing requirements per the Ministry of Education, Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
5. Provide quality, play-based learning, and supervision of all children in the care of Wesley at all times.
6. Ensure program needs are being met and in compliance with program licensing requirements.
7. Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

1. Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience working with children from infants to school age, and their families. Experience working in a CCEYA licensed program, with parents and with community partners.
3. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation i.e. Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
4. Current First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling Certificate, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (N.V.C.I.) training.
5. ECERS, SACERS training, and Quest 1(High Five) training an asset.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)
• Personal & Vacation Days
• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley's job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.