Early Childhood Educator

We are looking for a qualified, creative, and dynamic person to fill the position of Early Childhood Educator at Village des tout-petits child care center located in St-Charles.

The Carrefour francophone de Sudbury is a family story. It’s also the story of a dedicated, dynamic, and creative team working in the field of culture and education in Greater Sudbury and Sudbury-East, Ontario.

The Carrefour francophone is the oldest cultural center in French Ontario. Seventy years after its creation, it manages ten early childhood centers, five Tremplins (before and after school programs), a series of cultural Summer Camps, the Clé de Sol music school, and shows and festivals presented under the banner of La Slague and La Slague jeunesse.

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 Educator is a true force 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 per hour (including provincial wage subsidy), based on years of experience, education, and criteria established by 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 an early childhood center 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 Carrefour francophone’s child care program statement
o The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Registered Early Childhood Educators in Ontario

Continued:
● Ensure that activities and their implementation meet the standards of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
● Welcome, guide, and support assigned student interns;
● Welcome, guide, and support early childhood education students from Collège Boréal during visits and internships;
● Work upstream with the Social Innovation Center for Children and Families, specifically during research projects.

Requirements and Skills

The person filling this position must:
● Have experience in providing licensed child care services;
● Be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario;
● Possess leadership qualities;
● Have excellent oral and written communication skills in French;
● Be able to express themselves well and write in English;
● Demonstrate resourcefulness and teamwork.

Working Conditions

Recognition of years of service in child care;
Group insurance program;
Health Spending Account;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
RRSP program;
Paid vacation;
Paid sick days;
Paid personal days;
Competitive compensation;
Work location: Village des tout-petits (St-Charles, Ontario)

Anyone in this position must:

• Lift and move children, programming materials, daycare supplies, and groceries (40 pounds/18.2 kg)
• Be flexible.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Holding a valid Ontario driver’s license is an asset having access to a vehicle.
• Having access to a vehicle is an asset.

Workplace Safety

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the “Carrefour team has demonstrated leadership and rigor in the health and safety measures of each center. Staff members are supported by additional disinfection resources and are supervised by a dynamic health and safety committee. Our health measures plan, approved by the Public Health Office and the Ministry of” Education, has proven effective for over a year.

Interested candidates should send their resume and a letter explaining their motivation in French to the following address:

recrutement@carrefour.ca, to the attention of:

Angèle Robidoux, B.A EPEI
Assistant Director of Child Services – Human Resources

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only communicate with those selected for an interview.

* 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, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Accommodation measures are available upon request from a candidate with a disability to increase accessibility.