Supply Educator Position

London Bridge Child Care Services is a nonprofit organization offering unique, safe, and creative childcare settings. Our mission is to nurture curious minds and kind hearts by providing and promoting childcare education. Our innovative culture values our youngest citizens, engages employees, partners with families, and strengthens community. We believe that children are competent, capable, natural explorers of their world and believe reflection and lifelong learning moves us forward and influences our practices.

o   Multiple Southwestern Ontario Locations (London, Dorchester, Huron County, Sarnia)

o   Job Type: On-Call, Casual Positions

o   Hours: Various shifts available, up to 40 hours per week

o   Start date: Immediately 

Position Summary

As a Supply Educator, you will navigate a fluctuating schedule, fostering community connections through daily interactions with children, colleagues, and families at numerous child care centres and before and after school programs. Contributing to a team of highly skilled and passionate Educators, you will provide care and education to children ranging from 0-12 years old. You will implement an emergent curriculum through a pedagogical lens, facilitate learning experiences, remain curious alongside the children, and consistently strive to deepen your understanding of the culture you cultivate within a classroom.

Responsibilities

o   Work within a fluctuating schedule, adapting to diverse routines and schedules across different centres

o   Maintain constant supervision and prioritize the physical and emotional safety of children at all times

o   Implement an emergent curriculum by fostering and nurturing child-led learning experiences that support children in exploring topics that cultivate their curiosity

o   Collaborate with families to share insights, involve them in the curriculum planning process, and seek input on children’s interests and needs

o   Seek to understand children’s diverse needs and abilities and provide an inclusive program within a community based practice

o   Comprehend and adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), health and safety guidelines, and London Bridge policies and procedures

o   Perform a range of administrative functions, such as documenting children’s attendance, maintaining daily charts and medication logs, and accident reports as required daily

o   Attend professional learning and engage in reflective conversations alongside colleagues to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for all children

Qualifications

o  Experience working with children, including those with diverse needs, is considered an asset 

o   Registered Early Childhood Educator qualification, or, post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field; or is currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree/diploma program

o   If applicable, a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators

o   Strong critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills

o   Curious, reflective, and eager for ongoing professional growth

o   Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and adaptability in responding to the evolving needs, interests, and dynamics of the children, the program, and the environment

o   Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last 6 months

o   Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (WSIB approved)

o   Immunizations Records (Tetanus Toxoid and Rubella)

Why Join us?

o   Put theory into practice

o   Access professional learning opportunities

o   Engage in social events and activities

o   Explore pathways to transition into permanent full-time employment

London Bridge Child Care Services is committed to building a culture that advances equity, celebrates diversity, and fosters inclusion. We recognize the responsibility that we have in identifying and addressing biases, barriers and systemic inequities that impact the lives of individuals within our organization and the communities we serve. We want to ensure the recruitment experience is accessible. If you are contacted to participate in the interview process and require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department by contacting 519-432-5606 or emailing careers@londonbridge.com.

We appreciate your interest in the position; however, only those applicants accepted for an interview will be contacted.