Early Childhood Educator

Little George’s Child Care Centre is currently seeking a responsible, caring and energetic individual to join our team of dedicated staff.

Regular Full-time working 35 hours per week

Little George's Child Care Centre strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing home-like environment for children and their families. We facilitate and promote positive outcomes for children's learning, development, health and well-being and work in partnership with families to ensure the best outcome and learning experience for their children.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment for children, who will encourage socialization, enhance learning, and who have strong programming skills in a play-based, emergent environment.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Education Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); or,
• Diploma or degree in child and youth care, recreation and leisure services, or a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) will be considered where applicable

Skills/ Abilities:

• Have excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to work as an effective team-member
• Enthusiastic and creative
• Can provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Have up-to-date immunizations
• Certified in Standard First Aid with Level C CPR (current or willing to obtain)

Little George’s Child Care Centre promotes a respectful, supportive and inclusive workplace. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with covering letter to [email protected]. This posting will remain open until filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.86-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What college are you registered with?

Licence/Certification:

• registration with your respective College? (required)

Work Location: In person