Early Childhood Educator III - Grace Remus… at City of… · Thunder…

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The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

 

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Job Specific Information:

 

Should this temporary vacancy be filled by a regular full-time employee, seniority and benefits will continue in the normal manner and the regular employee will continue to maintain normal, full-time status for the duration of the appointment.

 

If it becomes known that the position is permanent, it will be reposted and filled in the normal fashion.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor Child Care Centre, carries out activity programs for children in the Child Care Centre.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities/programs based on the holistic development of all children.
• Assists the Supervisor in implementing policies and procedures of the Centre including health and safety procedures.
• Provides back-up for the Supervisor during absences, administering medication, completing budget ledgers and statistical records, and ensuring payment of centre expenditures.
• Maintains an orderly, tidy and fully equipped Centre by ensuring that materials are available and requests for replacements and repairs are made when necessary.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, special events, and works with outside agencies.
• Participates in orientation of new staff members and students.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Experience:

• Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency; and
• Certification as an early childhood educator; and
• Three years’ experience in a child care setting
• Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act

Skills/Abilities:

• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with people
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must be at a basic skill level in word processing and spreadsheet software

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have and maintain First Aid Certification
• Must have and maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1)
• Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test
• Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators

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General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

 

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

 

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

 

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866