Temporary RECE Program Leader
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
- Dundas, ON
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Competitive wages and benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unionized Environment
- Generous vacation and sick time allotments
- Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list
- Working in a fun, collaborative and positive environment with top professionals
- Minimum 2-years experience preferred
- Experience in program planning and implementation for Infant, Toddler and preschool children
- Working knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act
- Member in good standing with College of ECE’s
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR
- Valid Food Handler’s certification
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen
- Demonstrated knowledge, working ability to effectively interact with children requiring behavioural guidance
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate with diplomacy and interact constructively with all levels of stakeholders and employees both verbally and in written format
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- Flexible environment with minimal supervision
- An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Establish goals, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences to enhance children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with Ministry of Education's How Does Learning Happen
- Supervising children in your care at all times
- Organize indoor and outdoor play areas, space, equipment, and materials to create a warm and welcoming environment
- Conduct daily checks on each child in his/her group as per Ministry requirements, complete documentation and notify the Supervisor of any unusual circumstances
- Maintain a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high-quality child care program can operate, and maintain professional relationships with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty
- Work to provide age-appropriate developmental activities to enhance the individual and group's cognitive, physical, social, cultural and emotional development
- Remote interview process
- PPE training and requirements for all employees
- Active and passing screening at all childcare centres
- Limiting access to only essential visitors
- Enhanced cleaning measures at all locations