EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Position: ECE (Early Childhood Education) Or equivalent for Forest Preschool
School: Hundred Acre Wood Forest Preschool | Instagram
Location: Heathcote or Feversham, Ontario

Hundred Acre Wood Forest School is expanding, and our second location is set to open this fall. Our Feversham location will be a licensed non-profit preschool centre with an indoor facility that reflects our outdoor learning philosophy.

As we embark on this exciting journey, we are looking to build an incredible team of passionate and dedicated educators to help get our new location up and running. We are currently hiring preschool and toddler educators who are enthusiastic about outdoor education and committed to fostering a love of nature in young children. Our ideal candidates will have experience with early childhood education, a deep appreciation for the outdoors, and a strong belief in the benefits of nature-based learning.

With your teammates, you will deliver a program that is emergent, nature-based, and meets the requirements of the regulatory bodies overseeing Early Childhood Education in Ontario. You will implement best practices with regard to environmental practices such as limiting waste, encouraging nature connection, and using natural materials for crafts and activities.

Together, we will share ideas, support one another, and celebrate our successes. Join us and be part of a collaborative and fun team where every day is an adventure outdoors.

Duties

• Set up and maintain outdoor and indoor learning environments that invite play-based and nature-based learning
• Guide children through the rhythms/routines of each day
• Care for and connect with each child
• Oversee the health and well-being of all program participants
• Stay up to date with educational expectations of parents and programs
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff
• Perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to administrative, gardening, cleaning and cooking when possible

Expectations

• Must be physically able to assist children as required – (eg. Lifting, getting up and down from the floor frequently)
• Must be prepared to dress appropriately for weather and conditions in order to be comfortable outside for long periods of time and at all times of the year ie. rain paints, bug jacket, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of centre policies and procedures and adhere to them at all times
• The ability to provide outstanding customer service to children and parents
• An affinity for the natural world – either some education in this field or self-education and experience is an asset
• Must take pride and joy in working with toddlers or preschoolers
• Must be comfortable changing tasks on the fly
• Must be a strong communicator with professional work ethic

Requirements

• Two-year Community College Early Childhood Education Diploma (or professional work equivalent)
• Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
• Experience working in the field of early childhood education
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screening done within the past 12 months

Opportunities for professional development.

If you would like to apply, please email Katie your resume and cover letter to hr@haw.ca and include where you are located, and which location you're applying for - Heathcote or Feversham.

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Instagram: @hundredacrewoodforestschool