Early Childhood Educator

Education & experience

• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level I, II, or III is required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Experience in Early Learning working with children ages 0-6.
• Food Safe Certificate is an asset.
• Experience working with a team is an asset.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Proven ability to model and promote positive relationships with children and families.
• Strong ethical conduct, ability to deal appropriately with confidential information/situations with sensitivity and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborates and works well with others in a team environment.
• Observes and navigates everyday situations with children, parents, and employees as they arise.
• Shows judgement and appropriate level of decision-making.
• Flexible to adapt readily to interruptions, changes, and shifts in tasks and circumstances, including conflict and sometimes stressful situations.
• May deal with unpredictable child behaviour.
• Shows competence, respect and empathy in working with diverse and vulnerable populations and groups.
• Personal compatibility with the values of Navera Community Connections.

Position Details

• Applicants with ECE certification will receive the wage enhancement based on their ECE level.
• In-person at the Early Learning & Family Centre (Rosewood location).
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week, 8 hour shifts between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
• Primarily work indoors, with some outside work with a group of children.
• Standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, crouching, sitting on the floor.
• All employment offers contingent on obtaining a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

We thank all candidates for their interest in the role and our organization, however only candidates screened for an interview will be contacted. Please do not come to the Centre as it interrupts the programming and activities for the children. Thank you.