Behavioural Science Childhood Educator

CLOSING DATE: March 21, 2025

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans developmental appropriate curriculum for children between 6 weeks to 10 that is congruent with the department philosophy and meets the requirements of the governing legislation.
• Provides behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities, and documents individual and group behaviour.
• Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.
• Arranges childrens play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum; builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care.
• Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors and guides the Behaviour Science and Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) students. Implementing a high-quality early childhood program.
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with families through open communication by daily written charts, daily interactions, formal parent interviews and parent information sessions, developmental checklists and Individual Support Plans - ISP etc.).
• Maintains currency in the curriculum methodology used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of and in other areas related to the field of Behaviour Science by participating in a variety of Professional development activities.
• Collaborates with colleagues, shares expertise and practical knowledge; participates in centre and program development meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Two-year Behaviour Science Technician (BST) Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum one year post diploma experience working with children who have atypical development (e.g. Autism Spector Disorder, ODD) in group setting using Behavourial Science principles and techniques.
• Current St. Johns Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education including Covid-19.
• Experience developing weekly curriculum for children.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to BST, ECE and ECA students; high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; exceptional observation and reporting skills.
• Ability to spend most of the day at the childs level, i.e. sitting on the floor, or on child height chairs.
• Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move childrens furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, and language/s, and experience working with Indigenous families and communities is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
• Strong communication, collaboration, teamwork and people skills.
• Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience and styles.
• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

Please note: All prospective staff being considered for these positions will be required to undergo a criminal reference check.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTAs top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.

Information :

• Company : George Brown College
• Position : Behavioural Science Childhood Educator
• Location : Hybrid work in Toronto, ON
• Country : CA