Early Childhood Educator

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose summary:

The Early Childhood Educator closely with all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, under the supervision of the Assistant Program Director; in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans, philosophy, and policies of the London Village and in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.

Accountabilities

General Duties

• General supervision and management of a classroom and the safety and well-being of the children.
• Assist in orientating new children and families and provides tours of the program, as necessary.
• Share and participate in the responsibility for planning, preparing, and implementing stimulating, environments and activities that encourage children’s curiosity and competencies, and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical development.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Child Care Program Statement in all areas of their conduct and responsibilities.
• Ensure that all information about children, family, staff, visitors, and volunteers are strictly confidential.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Make recommendations, when necessary, based on observations and developmental checklists.
• Arrange and/or attend family/ community conferences as required.
• Responsible for daily housekeeping routines; assist with toy/equipment disinfecting, maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition.
• Participate in the supervision, guidance, training and mentoring of staff, students, and volunteers when necessary.
• Engages in child’s play to support development, challenge thinking and extend learning.
• Ensure that all information about children, family, staff, visitors, and volunteers are strictly confidential; and that children’s files are confidentially secured.
• Ensure full compliance with child protection legislation and intervene when necessary.
• Responsible for the security of the Child Care Program (opening and closing).
  
  

Administration

• Prepare and maintain appropriate and necessary activity reports.
• Ensure accurate recording in daily logbooks, program sheets, charting sheets, etc.
  
  

Health and Safety

• Assist with effective risk management; monitoring food safety, medication storage/disbursement, allergies, and facility cleanliness/maintenance; provides emergency first aid and completes reports and file incident reports as required.
• Share responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program to the Director or Designate.
• Complete mandatory yard inspections and complete daily checklist
  
  

Property

• Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program.
  
  

Perform Other Position Related Duties As Required.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Internal

Governance Boards and Councils:

• Corps Officer, supervisor, volunteers, staff
  
  

External

• Community
  
  

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

• This position reports directly to the Child Care Program Supervisor designate.
• Uphold all Salvation Army policies, directives, and operating guidelines as contained in the Policy Manual of The Salvation Army London Village.
• Work within the legal standards of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and the Middlesex London Health Regulations.
• Represent the Child Care Program on internal committees as appropriate.
• Participate in participant specific and/or program specific training as required.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Mandatory attendance at scheduled staff meetings.
  
  

Financial And Materials Management

• Receive payments for service and issue receipts, if required.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This is a permeant full-time position 40 hrs weekly hours of work.
• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, occasionally intervening in physical confrontations, story telling, cleaning (of the facility/equipment), and putting up wall displays.
• The job requires frequent movement up and down from a seated position on the floor and/or from a seated position on furniture, that sits low to the floor.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Lifting, kneeling and standing for long periods of time.
• Walking and standing for long periods.
  
  

Normal hours of work: Work schedule will be set by the supervisor as per the hours of operation, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. & includes a ½ hour paid meal-break where applicable.

Compensation: $21.83 per hour plus $2.00 Wage Enhancement and $3.00 Workforce Compensation.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Early Childhood Educator Diploma or equivalent as determined by the association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, preferred.
• Registered member of good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario,
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  
  

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience, including, experience working with younger children.
• Work within the legal standards of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, “How Does Learning Happen” and the Safe, Healthy Children Manual for Childcare.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, required.
• Safe Food Handling, required.
• Required to have a health assessment and immunization.
• Current Immunization.
  
  

Skills And Capabilities

• Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to participate as an active team member in a cooperative team-oriented atmosphere.
• Participate in mandatory orientation training.
• Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.
• Ensure that all certifications are maintained as required.
• Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies and procedures and associated legislation.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have excellent oral/written communication skills and respect authority.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive manner.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required - i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint; Email and Internet etc.
• Fluent French verbal and written communication skills an asset.
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
  
  

Normal location of work is at: 1340 Dundas Street, London ON N5W 3B6

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.83 to $27.29 with a maximum of $32.75.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.