Learning Jungle Looking for Registered Early Childhood Educator at Newmarket, ON Full Time

Introduction to Learning Jungle:

At Learning Jungle, we make an impact on young minds and help to build a better tomorrow for the next generation. We look for like-minded individuals who have a passion to make a difference in children’s lives through learning. We connect with our local communities by putting family first. Learning Jungle employees are committed to providing a safe learning environment, giving children a sense of belonging, achievement and individuality while allowing parents to feel at ease and confident in the well-being of their family.

Join our team and make a difference in your community. Our center is looking for (1) Full-Time Registered Early Childhood Educator.

What We Offer!

• Paid Sick time
• Benefits
• Training, Development & Growth opportunities
• 50% off childcare rates

The role:

Reporting to the Center Supervisor, the ideal Registered Early Childhood Educator Teacher will identify learning objectives of the children, create, and manage a variety of learning environments and activities that will provide opportunities for children to develop to their fullest potential.

Learning Jungle teachers work as a team with fellow staff to promote the interests of the children in particular and the school in general.

The successful candidate will be accountable for:

• Implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, and music
• Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
• Establish and maintain a warm supportive relationship with the families of the children.
• Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and knowledge of licensing regulations

• Keep accurate and current, the records as required by the Centre and the Ministry.
• Attend meetings and professional development seminars as required
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, clean, stimulating environment for children in the assigned classroom and for the Centre.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/skills:

• MUST BE A REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR with the College of ECEs
• Early Childhood Education Diploma / Degree recognized by the College of ECEs (www.college-ece.ca)
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (including Infant and child CPR-C)

• Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and licensing regulations
• CCEYA Self-Test Certificate
• AODA Certificate
• Food Handlers (Preferred)

The preferred candidate will:

• Have a passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives!
• Be a team-player who can manage a learning environment and can create fun activities/lessons that develop children.
• Will be organized and able to prepare activities based off of children’s ideas and interests, has worked with children and who can manage conflict.

• Be someone who is invested in the personal growth and development of children.
• Be empathetic and motivational individual that can keep up with the children.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:
Learning Jungle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.