What you’ll do
- Interact with children and their parents/caregivers during play and inquiry-based learning
- Supporting families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information
- Provide parents/caregivers with resources that reflect early years “best practices” and current research in child development
- Attend staff meetings and professional learning opportunities
- Contribute to building and enhancing an effective support team
- Responsible for the tasks in the OneHSN registration site
- Open and close site(s) – including but not limited to room set-up, opening and closing the OneHSN Kiosk and general operating duties
- Undertake housekeeping duties such as cleaning and disinfecting toys, washing equipment, and laundry
- Create an inclusive environment being mindful and supportive of children with additional needs;
- Provide child minding/programming while parent/caregiver attend workshops and targeted programs
- Collaborate with community partners and agencies to enhance services to families and promote programs; partners include Dufferin Child and Family Services, Community Living Dufferin, WDG Public Health, local school boards
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring
- Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Registered
- Member of the College of ECE, in good standing
- Minimum 6 months in the Early Years field
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and critical reflection skills
- Strong presentation planning and implementation skills
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse client group in a professional manner
- Sound knowledge of “How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License, a clear drivers abstract and the means to travel between work sites/outreach events as required.
- Must provide clear criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening.
- Suitable work from home environment including reliable high-speed internet
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $33.77 - $39.50
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.