Early Childhood Educator

Job description

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to make a meaningful impact in young learners’ lives? A recognized **Childcare Centre in Port Elgin, Ontario**, is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join their growing team. If you love creating engaging, nurturing environments for children—this opportunity is for you! ### Requirements : - Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with the College of Early Childhood Educators (Ontario) – *mandatory* - Valid CPR and First Aid certification - Up-to-date immunizations and two-step TB test - Vulnerable Sector Police Check - Proficiency in English (*required*) - French is not required - Secondary school diploma (*preferred*) - Previous experience in childcare or early education settings - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Organizational and time-management abilities - Tech-savvy for basic administrative tasks - Adaptable teaching strategies based on individual learning needs ### Responsibilities : - Create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment for young children - Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals - Promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development - Provide individualized support based on each child’s needs - Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents, and staff - Monitor and assess each child's development and communicate progress to families - Collaborate with fellow educators to foster a cohesive learning experience - Maintain records, attendance, and reports using computer software