Early Childhood Educator I

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, assists in teaching, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry duties.

• Directs and participates with children in planned routine activities and related discipline.
• Assists the Child Care Cook in housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Maintains a clean and orderly centre.
• Interacts with staff and parents.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency
• Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with people

Assets:

• Cooking and housekeeping skills are assets

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Minimum 4, maximum 7 hour shifts between the hours of 6:45 am - 6:00 pm, as required due to enrollment and staff absences.
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have and maintain First Aid Certification
• Must have and maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1)
• Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test
• Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators

General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.