Work Term: Contract

Starting as soon as possible

Location: Various in Durham Region

Salary: $12.88/hour plus 4% vacation pay

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Early Childhood Educator in providing a challenging and rewarding experience in an environment that supports each child’s unique needs and strengths
• Facilitate daily experiences for children that promotes each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, social and creative development, using applicable observation tools
• Ensure a safe, secure and nurturing environment
• Work as a partner with parents in their children’s care
• Treat all children and families with respect
• Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to help children develop positive self-esteem, pride, respect and an understanding of both themselves and others
• Commitment to further the development and implementation of an emergent curriculum program and maintaining a professional environment

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and children
• Enthusiasm and initiative a must
• Knowledge in emergent curriculum is an asset
• Previous experience in a licensed childcare program, specifically with Schoolage children is an asset
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C training

Closing Date: until positions are fulfilled

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO EMPLOYMENT@SCHOOLHOUSEPLAYCARE.CA AT HEAD OFFICE. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LEE ANNE KRAMAR @ 905 728 7740 EXT. 3

NOTE: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.