Career Opportunities

We have a great team of dedicated people here at The Growing Place, and with the opening and expanding of our newest location, we are looking for passionate and professional ECE's to join our team. 

The major function of the early childhood educator is to take an active role in planning, implementing, and evaluating the educational program for the children in their care. Duties of the early childhood educator include, but are not limited to:

•  Know and implement the mission statement, philosophy, goals, objectives, and standards of The Growing Place.
  
•  Maintain a working knowledge of the policies, procedures, Day Care Act and Regulations.
  
•  Provide a warm, loving, cheerful, and nurturing environment where children are valued, and respected with emphasis on self-esteem, security, choice making, and acceptance of the individual, independence, and trust.
  
• Ensure parents and children feel welcome, safe, and secure in the centre, greeting each parent and child as they arrive and depart daily sharing information about the child's day and progress.
• Dress appropriately for all child interactions both inside and out for all weather.
•  Demonstrate ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback.
•  Maintain a positive attitude on a daily basis, and refrain from gossip.
• Maintain confidentiality of parents and centre.
• To be punctual and conscientious of time missed.
•  To plan and implement an effective program to meet the developing needs of the children both inside and outside posting curriculum for parents to see, keeping program plans on file for one year as required.
• Model appropriate interactions using appropriate language, safe behaviours, and healthy practices for the children.
•  Clean and maintain classroom, toys, and supplies on a daily/weekly basis in order to meet health and safety standards.
•  Record and maintain all forms and daily communication logs, keeping for the required time as set out by The Department of Community Services.
• Ensure headcounts are done frequently during transition times, as well as within the room and on the playground, in addition to outings away from the centre.
• Work as part of a team to ensure continuity of curriculum, and quality care.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the centre including shared areas such as kitchen, fridge, hallways, and bathrooms.
• Complete progress reports on each child twice a year, placing in child's file after the second completion
• File all records in each child's file in a timely manner (medication, accident, progress reports)
• File and keep all records required by The Department of Community Services for the required length of time (cleaning charts, children's daily records, daily log book, attendance sheets)
• Report and record any unusual situations such as allergies, illness, accidents, parent comments/requests, behavioural changes to Director/Owner, documenting it in the daily log book.
•  Feed, assist, and supervise children with snacks, lunch, and cleaning up.
• Supervise children at nap/rest time remaining awake and alert to the needs of the children.
• Attend teacher/parent meetings as necessary.
•  Actively take responsibility for your own professional growth and development, keeping certifications for first aid and levels current.

 
 
If you are interested in becoming part of our Team, please drop off a resume, or email us at: thegrowingplace@outlook.com