Register Early Childhood Educators (RECEs)

Fort Erie Community Preschool is looking for passionate Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) to join our preschool family and fill the roles of Classroom Lead Educators and Classroom Educators. We're looking for people with a great love and patience for children, and a passion for teaching them the important elements of school life. You must be knowledgeable about best practices and preschool education methods, and be able to engage young children between the ages of 18 months and 6 to earn their trust and attention.

Our school is the perfect place for someone who:

• Loves to inspire
• Loves empowering others
• Loves making a difference
• Loves to lead by example

You'll love working at Fort Erie Community Preschool and here's why:

• You'll be appreciated and valued. We prioritize giving our educators recognition for the important role they play, and we celebrate their dedication to the field.
• You can get involved. Our community is important to us, so we regularly host and participate in community events that support our families and our entire town.
• Your professional development and growth matter to us. We encourage and compensate you to participate in continued learning opportunities that you can use to grow your portfolio and share with the team.
• Your health is important to us. We provide comprehensive health benefits, life insurance and staff wellness packages. We know that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others.
• You'll be paid competitive wages. This includes paid sick days, retention bonuses and rewards for achieving educator goals.
• You'll get classroom support and programming technology reimbursements. Use your spending allowance on programming, classroom décor and organization. You'll always get one-on-one support to help address your classroom challenges and needs.
• You'll be an important part of the team. Play is work, and work is fun! We regularly plan team-building activities in the form of outings, dinners, wellness retreats and special events. We pride ourselves on creating a space for friendship and making connections.
• You won't want to leave. Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging. We strive to make our work atmosphere positive, safe, and supportive. We've built more than just work relationships; we've built friendships.
• You'll be working at a centre that's recognized as a leading child care provider in the region. Our programs are in high demand because of our outstanding service to the families we serve and our community. Our number of 5-star ratings on Google is constantly growing.
• Your passion has no limits with us. We inspire academic excellence and nurture curiosity, creativity and imagination in the children we serve. We want you to ignite your flame and guide your fellow educators and our families with your spark.

Check out our social channels to see our vision and how we fill our days:

• Facebook: @forteriepreschool
• Instagram: @forteriecooperativepreschool

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop creative programming and activities through a carefully constructed curriculum
• Be familiar with play-based/inquiry learning
• Be able to use a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Assist with snacks and lunches, and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Communicate with parents regularly in a sensitive and courteous manner
• Document and make children's learning visible to themselves and parents using a variety of different methods
• Collaborate with other educators and support staff
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Assist with toileting and diapering, and teaching children life skills
• Work with the school's Board of Directors
• Attend professional development workshops and training, and fundraising events
• Oversee classroom management and time management

Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting would definitely be considered an asset.

Interview Preparation - Please have:

• Excellent communication, organization, and active listening skills
• A valid Vulnerable Sector Check
• A current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators (in good standing)
• A professional development portfolio/certificates
• Inquiry-based activity planning samples
• Classroom management, difficult conversations and conflict resolution experiences
• Examples of programming using "How Does Learning Happen," The ELECT document and the Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten curriculum
• Previous leadership experience, if any (not necessary, we will mentor)
• Community volunteer experiences

These are full-time positions that begin as soon as possible. Interested candidates can email their resume to [email protected].

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.