Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

We are currently looking to hire educators starting effective immediately. This position would be enhancing programs and covering absences from various North Hastings Children’s Services programs. Part time and full time positions available. Pay is in accordance to the NHCS Salary Grid (RECE’s probation rate $27.23 and Assistant probation rate $23.71).

Requirements:
•Ability to work between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with some evenings and weekends.
•Preference will be given to those who have an ECE Diploma or Degree and who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Non-ECE’s would be paid at the Assistant Rate according to the NHCS Salary grid. Director Approval may be received for an SSW, CYW, DSW, PSW or similar post secondary education.
•Must be able to obtain a clear recent Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check and meet health requirements, have First Aid and CPR (infant and child) up-to-date, and provide three references.
•NHCS reserves the right to limit the notice entitlement upon termination to the minimum standards of the Employment Standards Act.
Experience and Abilities;
•Must have theoretical knowledge of the practice of early childhood education and is able to “plan and deliver inclusive play-based learning and care programs” for school age children.
•Program creatively in a play-based, emergent environment, supportive of children and their families in compliance with the NHCS Program Statement and the Child Care and Early Years Act.
•Demonstrate knowledge of the Ministry of Education pedagogical documents including “How Does Learning Happen” and “Think, Feel, Act”
•Be flexible, show initiative, work well with teaching team and independently, adhering to centre policies.
•Fundamental knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Child Care Early Years Act, College of ECE Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Please forward resumes to North Hastings Children’s Services, 20 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft ON K0L 1C0 or careers@nhcs.ca. Attention: Jessica Anderson and identify the position being applied for. This position will remain open until the successful candidate is hired.
North Hastings Children’s Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.