Early Childhood Educator

We are looking for a qualified, creative, and dynamic individual to fill the Early Childhood Educator position at Village des tout-petits in St-Charles. The Carrefour francophone de Sudbury is a family story. It is also the story of a dedicated, dynamic, and creative team working in the cultural and educational sectors in Greater Sudbury and Sudbury East, Ontario. The Carrefour francophone is the oldest cultural center in French Ontario. Seventy years after its creation, it oversees ten early childhood centers, five Tremplins (before and after-school programs), a series of cultural summer camps, the La Clé de Sol music school, and shows and festivals presented under the La Slague and La Slague jeunesse banners. The Carrefour francophone is also, and above all, a leader in early childhood education in Sudbury and an excellent work environment for professional growth! The Carrefour's Educators are a true strength within the team. We are always looking for emerging leaders who want to have a positive impact on the lives of children, families, and the community. Position Type: Permanent, 35 hours/week Salary: $26.00 to $29.65/hour (including provincial wage subsidy), based on years of experience, education, and criteria established by the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury. Start Date: As soon as possible Location: St-Charles, Ontario (22 Ste-Anne Street, P0M 2W0) Mandate Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Educator contributes to the smooth operation of the childcare center's program, is responsible for the children, and ensures a quality program. Summary of Responsibilities ● Develop age-appropriate programming focused on child development that meets individual and group needs and interests. ● Offer creative and innovative activities, invitations, and provocations that stimulate children's curiosity, inquiry, discovery, problem-solving, learning, and communication skills. ● Ensure the implementation of: o Ontario's pedagogy How Does Learning Happen? o The Carrefour francophone's childcare program statement o The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Registered Early Childhood Educators of Ontario Continued: ● Ensure that activities and their implementation comply with the standards of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. ● Welcome, guide, and support student interns entrusted to them; ● Welcome, guide, and support Early Childhood Education students from Collège Boréal during visits and internships; ● Work upstream with the Centre for Social Innovation for Children and Families, specifically on research projects. Requirements and Skills The person filling this position must: ● Have experience in providing licensed childcare services; ● Be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario; ● Possess leadership qualities; ● Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in French; ● Be proficient in speaking and writing English; ● Demonstrate resourcefulness and teamwork. Working Conditions Recognition of years of service in childcare; Group insurance program; Health Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); RRSP Program; Paid vacation; Paid sick days; Paid personal days; Competitive compensation; Workplace: Village des tout-petits (St-Charles, Ontario) Anyone in this position must: • Lift and move children, programming materials, childcare equipment, and groceries (40 pounds/18.2 kg) • Be flexible. • Work evenings and weekends, as needed. • Possession of a valid Ontario driver's license is an asset, and access to a vehicle. • Access to a vehicle is an asset. Workplace Safety Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Carrefour team has demonstrated leadership and rigor regarding the sanitary and safety measures in each center. Staff members are supported by additional disinfection resources and supervised by a dynamic health and safety committee. Our sanitary measures plan, approved by the Public Health Unit and the Ministry of Education, has proven effective for over a year. Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter explaining their motivation in French to the following address: recrutement@carrefour.ca, attention of: Angèle Robidoux, B.A ECEI Assistant Director of Children's Services – Human Resources We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. * Carrefour francophone de Sudbury subscribes to the principles of employment equity. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affective or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request from a candidate with a disability to increase accessibility.