Qualified & Unqualified Early Childhood Educator

Full-Time Positions / Posted Apr 2, 2025 | 8:57 AM by Human Resources / 128 views

$23.40

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Dryden Native Friendship Centre

Qualified and Unqualified Early Childhood Educators

The Dryden Native Friendship Centre (DNFC) is currently accepting resumes for the position of Full-time Permanent Homeward Bound Daycare Early Childhood Educators – Qualified and Unqualified

The Homeward Bound ECE’s will be reporting to the Daycare Supervisor. The Homeward Bound ECE’s are accountable to provide care and supervision to children ages 0-12 years at the DNFC – Homeward Bound Daycare in a family age group setting through the planning and implementation of a program conducive to their emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development.

SCHEDULE:

Regular hours between 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday – Friday.

This position is a regular full-time employment opportunity and is eligible for group retirement, extended benefits, and paid time off.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

Cultivate authentic relationships with the children, families, co-workers, and community
Document children’s activities appropriately and monitor progress
Interact with parents on a regular basis
Monitor children – daily attendance, maintain appropriate notes on children, etc.
Cultivate a safe and inclusive environment
Supervise children in both indoor and outdoor settings

Plan and implement emergent curriculum which supports self-actualization, development of all domains, songs, finger plays, creative dramatic play, social/emotional regulation, and science experiences at levels applicable to the group as a whole and the individual children, while being a co-learner with the children
Assist in the set-up and daily inspection of the playground to facilitate the individual needs of the children and meets the safety requirements of the program
Clean, disinfect and maintain all toys, equipment and materials
Work in unison with the Resource Consultant to meet individual needs
Keep the Daycare Supervisor apprised of all changes or updates relating to all children, both verbally and through written records
As a team, help to plan and implement field trips
Provide a safe, healthy and happy environment for children through interactions showing respect, care and affection that meets needs and builds self-concept
Engage in and supervise all activities and routines in accordance with the Centre policies and procedures
In consultation with the Early Years Supervisor, liaise with parents in matters concerning their children
Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education, and in good standing with the College of ECE’s or equivalent is preferred. Consideration will be given to grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with relevant lived experience.
Possess valid First Aid with infant/child CPR or ability to obtain
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check is a requirement of the employment offer.
Up to date immunization record including TB Screening
Awareness & appreciation of Indigenous culture
Indigenous language an asset
Experience working in emergent curriculum, planning, implementation, and evaluation; program reporting and accountability
Must have the ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions, work independently and as a team, with minimal supervision

WORK CONDITIONS & REMUNERATION:

Working in the classrooms within the Daycare
Daily outdoor activities and occasional offsite programming
$23.40 -$30.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY SEND THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES AND PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:

Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre

74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4

Fax: (807) 223-6275 | Email: hr@dnfconline.org

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage all persons to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process, please inform Human Resources and every reasonable attempt to accommodate you will be made.

***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****