Job Summary: 

• Train, coach, supervise, and manage all full-time and part-time staff and volunteers in the program
• Performance, management, evaluation, and recognition of educators
• Take responsibility for the management of the approved childcare center budget
• Ensure that the Smoky Lake Community Daycare Co-op operates within all provincial licensing regulations, health services regulations, policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
• Commitment to health and safety
• Offer excellent customer service to participants, educators, parents, and volunteers
• Facilitate or directly provide mediation and resolution to parent-program conflicts as they arise
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records, case notes, files, and documentation
• Work closely with the Director and administrative staff to ensure all policies and procedures are followed
• Maintain warm and professional communications with parents throughout the day

Skills on Resume:

• Staff Training (Soft Skills)
• Performance Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• Licensing Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Health & Safety (Hard Skills)
• Customer Service (Soft Skills)
• Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
• Recordkeeping (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Ensure child safety at all times, supervise students and classroom
• Remain standing and involved with students during activities, in the learning park, and at all program times
• Complete temperature checks daily for each student
• Ensure each student is signed out by an authorized adult each day
• Implement plans for weekly activities that are aligned with the month’s theme
• Plans should be child-directed and should vary daily to engage children
• Classroom activities and displays should be full, creative, and enriching
• Establish classroom rules that have the same goals as the policies of the school
• Carry out rules consistently
• Assist enrichment guest teachers with student management
• Inform parents about children's progress
• Communicate with supervisor at all times
• Supervise daily maintenance of a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

Skills on Resume:

• Child Safety (Soft Skills)
• Classroom Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Temperature Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Student Sign-Out (Hard Skills)
• Activity Planning (Hard Skills)
• Classroom Management (Soft Skills)
• Parent Communication (Soft Skills)
• Environment Maintenance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Provide strong foundations for children's learning and development is a primary objective for all Early Childhood Teachers
• Understand children with an expansive knowledge of early childhood development.
• Plan and implement well-structured age-appropriate learning goals and teaching programs that engage children and promote learning.
• Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking.
• Evaluate personal teaching and learning programs using evidence, including feedback from children and child assessment data to inform planning.
• Identify, plan, and engage in professional learning and improve practice.
• Meet professional ethics and conduct responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain respectful collaborative partnerships with families regarding their children's learning and well-being.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support children's literacy and numeracy achievement.
• Mentor and develop others
• Work in partnership in leading the team with the Centre Director, Educational Leader, and Relationship Manager

Skills on Resume:

• Child Development Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Curriculum Planning (Hard Skills)
• Teaching Strategies (Hard Skills)
• Program Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Professional Development (Soft Skills)
• Ethical Practice (Soft Skills)
• Family Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Mentoring (Soft Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Write and carry out lesson plans that teach a set of developmental goals
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting learning through play
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide feedback to parents
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending staff meetings and professional development days
• Provide a safe and enriching environment for children in the program
• Engage children in meaningful interactions throughout the day
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.

Skills on Resume:

• Lesson Planning (Hard Skills)
• Individualized Instruction (Soft Skills)
• Student Assessment and Feedback (Hard Skills)
• Classroom Management (Soft Skills)
• Event Planning and Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Professional Development (Soft Skills)
• Child Safety (Hard Skills)
• Record Keeping (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Care and love all children with patience and understanding
• Handle children from 2 months - 4 years old
• Responsible for the overall class management and children's welfare
• Plan, supervise and implement the program for the class according to the center's policies and framework
• Complete progress reports for children and prepare developmental portfolios for each child
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents
• Guide the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interests, strengths, and abilities
• Develop programs that reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and teaching decisions.
• Make recommendations and advocate for difficult and complex matters such as significant program changes, policy changes, and long-established procedures.
• Ensure that the environment is safe, supportive, stimulating, and educational for children.

Skills on Resume:

• Child Development (Hard Skills)
• Classroom Management (Hard Skills)
• Program Planning (Hard Skills)
• Report Writing (Hard Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)
• Play-based Learning (Hard Skills)
• EYLF Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Advocacy (Soft Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Carry out the effective operation of the overall early care and education per Creative Paths guidelines.
• Prepare creative and engaging lesson plans that follow the classroom curriculum.
• Provide a fun and caring environment for each student while maintaining all DCFS guidelines.
• Conduct focused observations of children, develop action plans, carry out activities daily, and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Maintain regular communication with parents, coworkers, and Directors
• Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
• Create indoor and outdoor activities within a curriculum that provide a rich and varied experience for each child
• Manage daily classroom activities, including lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, mealtime, and student rest time.
• Complete annual in-service hours and any online childcare training as required by DCFS/DHS.

Skills on Resume:

• Curriculum Planning (Hard Skills)
• Child Observation (Hard Skills)
• Safety Management (Hard Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)
• Rapport Building (Soft Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Activity Planning (Hard Skills)
• Training Compliance (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Maintain the prepared environment by implementing the Montessori ECE curriculum according to the specifics provided by the school and lead teacher.
• Follow lesson plans created by the lead teacher, and engage with the students during the work cycle to meet the needs of each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Give lessons as directed by the lead teacher on a one-on-one or group basis and assist children who may have trouble grasping concepts.
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural, and most importantly, kind.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in toddlers by encouraging and supporting them when necessary through activities and practical life skills.
• Seek balance when supporting the children - avoid over-assisting or abandonment while children are practicing new skills (dressing, putting on shoes, face washing, nose wiping, etc.).
• Remember the credo should be “help me help myself to learn to do it well.”  
• Follow the children and the energy of the classroom to determine the needs of the students.
• Oversee and engage children during recess time, and ensure that activities are stimulating, age-appropriate, and safe.
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, recess, lunch, and naps).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep the classroom and common spaces clean, beautiful, and safe.
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive.
• Uphold the MAC Characteristics of Excellence daily.

Skills on Resume:

• Montessori Curriculum Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Lesson Execution (Hard Skills)
• Child Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)
• Emotional Support (Soft Skills)
• Classroom Observation (Hard Skills)
• Recess Supervision (Hard Skills)
• Classroom Maintenance (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Teaches and reinforces learning with a variety of teaching techniques.
• Provides a nurturing and caring environment for learning.
• Keeps students engaged in the learning situation.
• Uses effective techniques to encourage appropriate behavior.
• Monitors and reports on any safety concerns.
• Establish goals that further own professional development and participate in continuing education to keep abreast of professional, educational, and regulatory developments and trends as applicable to the position.
• Represents the school effectively in the community.
• Support Educators to assess each child’s learning and development concerning the approved learning framework, other contemporary theories, and the Guardian curriculum
• Guide Educators as they critically reflect on each child’s learning and development and their pedagogy as part of everyday practice
• Develop Educators’ skills and abilities in completing high-quality documentation

Skills on Resume:

• Teaching Techniques (Hard Skills)
• Classroom Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Behavior Management (Soft Skills)
• Safety Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Professional Development (Hard Skills)
• Community Representation (Soft Skills)
• Child Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Educator Support (Soft Skills)