Educator

The Educator is responsible for planning the daily program for a group of children in a safe, secure
environment. An Educator will nurture children to encompass all aspects of development: social,
emotional, cognitive, and physical growth and development, in accordance with the pedagogy
outlined in “How Does Learning Happens?” and with accordance of the Ministry of Education
guidelines.

A. RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHILDREN/FAMILIES
• Treat each child with dignity, respect, love and care.
• Create a warm, inviting, secure environment that promotes growth and learning.
• Assist in integrating children into the program.
• Ensure programs are geared to needs of the individual child with concern for his/her
interests, abilities, individual style, and pace of learning.
• Provide for children’s personal and hygiene needs.
• Work with children in a group while retaining sensitivity to their individual needs.
• Assist with planning and implementation of scheduled program duties and field trips.
• Maintain appropriate positive day to day liaison with parents, family members, other staff,
students and volunteers.
• Document in daily logs, children’s files, charts and other reporting as required.
• Be familiar with persons permitted to pick up children.

B. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

• With your Duty to Report any suspicion that a child is or may be in need of protection, the
• Educator must make a report directly to the children’s aid society, in accordance with Child
• and Family Services Act.

• Abide by all applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws and policies that are relevant.
• Be aware of the Program Statement and be working towards the goals and objectives.
• Be aware of the Prohibited Practices and confirm that these practices are not allowed and do not occur.
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Check must be provided every 5 years.
• Sign an Offence Declaration every calendar year no later than 15 days after the anniversary date of the most recent offence declaration or vulnerable sector check.
• Be aware of the need for ongoing mandatory training (i.e. First Aid).
• Be aware of policies and procedures that require yearly, sign off and review.
• Refer concerns regarding children to Head Educator. Observe and record relevant information as required.
• Maintain a daily log for program area.
• Maintain and input daily information into the Hi Mama app for our families.
• Perform all duties required as part of the staff team in the program area.
• Confer with community agencies/consultants regarding the welfare of the children.

C. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Be aware of any recommendations or instructions by the medical officer, health unit or the
Fire department which are recorded in the daily log book, to be implemented in daily routines
• Maintain furniture and equipment to acceptable standards of cleanliness.
• Identify safety issues/concerns to the Head Educator.
• Observe children for signs of ill health.
• Alert Head Educator to any signs of illness in children.
• Comply with all organization policies and procedures including occupational health and
safety, fire, emergency, hygiene, etc.
• Implement basic first aid as required.
• Will provide the employer with health assessments and immunization records.

D. STAFF/TEAM RELATIONS
• Practice and promote positive interpersonal relations.
• Assist in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
• Attend staff training and staff meetings as required.
• Follow guidance and direction of Head Educator, Child Care Supervisor and consultants to
the centre.

E. GENERAL
• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to children, families and fellow team
members.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.