Casual Supply Educator (Casual/on-call)

Casual Supply Educator (Casual/on-call)

Seeking graduates of Early Childhood Education (ECE and RECE), Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Child and Youth Care (CYC). Current students with suitable availability may also apply.

LOCATION: Various locations throughout Woodstock, Ontario - must have flexibility to work at any location

START DATE: Upon Hiring

HOURS: Hours may vary (typically on a call-in basis, or pre-booked when possible)

RATE OF PAY:

• Unqualified non-RECE - $19.60
• Qualified non-RECE - $19.85
• Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) - $24.86
• *This wage includes the Provincial Child Care Wage Enhancement and CWELCC where applicable. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The successful candidate will provide care for children from birth to 12 years of age, in a group setting under the direction of Good Beginnings Day Nursery. The role of the successful candidates will be to fill in for employee absences, whether those absences are due to illness, vacation, or other breaks. Typically, there is no established pattern to work hours, and no regular hours are guaranteed. The majority of our programs operate from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm so shifts may fall anywhere within those hours. Casual Supply opportunities are available at all of our locations:

• Algonquin Child Care Centre: 59 Algonquin Rd., Woodstock, ON.
• Community Complex Child Care Centre: 375 Finkle St., Woodstock, ON.
• Oxford Gardens: 423 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, ON.
• Parkside Child Care Centre: 30 Caffyn St., Ingersoll, ON.
• School Age Programs: Before and After School Age Programs (13 locations). 
  • (School Age Programs Primarily located in Woodstock, with additional sites in Tavistock and Ingersoll).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE and RECE), Child & Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care, other relevant qualifications may apply.
• A member in good standing of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable).
• Students studying in the above fields are also welcome to apply.
• Ability to work at various Before/After School locations throughout Woodstock, Tavistock, and Ingersoll.
• Standard First Aid, including Infant and Child CPR Certificate (Level C).
• Current Police Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, acceptable to Good Beginnings.
• Up-to-date Immunization Records required by the Ministry of Education and Southwestern Public Health.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral, listening and non-verbal.
• Adhere to all licensing requirements as set out by the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), 2014.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors of Good Beginnings.
• Familiarity with the following curriculum/resources would also be an asset:
  • How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years
  • Child Care and Early Years Act

TO APPLY:

Instead of writing a traditional cover letter, we are requesting that candidates submit an answer to one of the following questions below as part of their application:

• Write an introduction message to your future classroom, introducing yourself to the children and their families.
• Describe "a day in your program" what does a typical day look like with you as the Supply Educator?

Please send your answer to one of the questions and resume to:

careers@goodbeginningsday.com

Although we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Good Beginnings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

RATE OF PAY:

• Unqualified non-RECE - $19.60
• Qualified non-RECE - $19.85
• Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) - $24.86
• *This wage includes the Provincial Child Care Wage Enhancement and CWELCC where applicable.