High Paying Job: daycare teacher Job In Canada with Visa Sponsorship by Orange Seeds Montessori Centre 

Work setting

• Child care centre

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that promote cognitive, social, and physical development in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for children, fostering positive relationships with each child.
• Supervise and engage children during playtime, group activities, and individual tasks, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Monitor children’s progress and provide regular feedback to parents/guardians regarding their development.
• Facilitate and encourage positive social interactions among children, helping them develop communication and teamwork skills.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, promoting healthy eating habits.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom and play areas, ensuring all materials and supplies are available and in good condition.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive and supportive environment for children and families.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and daycare policies, including emergency procedures.

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; an Associate’s degree or relevant certification may be acceptable.
• Previous experience working with young children in a daycare or educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a daycare environment, which may involve standing for long periods and engaging in physical activities with children.
• May require lifting children and equipment and responding to emergencies.

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance