Early Childhood Educator (2 positions)

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (2 positions)
Competition #: 12-115
Dept / Campus: Early Childhood Education
Salary Range:
Payband E - $22.69 - $26.30 per hour, 35 hrs/wk, start rate is $22.69
Closing Date: August 1, 2012 (midnight)
Contract Dates: August 2012 – April 30, 2013
Vacancy Type: Support Staff-Full time Temporary (Full-time Support Staff will be given first consideration)

We require two qualified individuals to work with the ECE team to provide a quality Early Childhood Education program that models the philosophy taught in the ECE program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement and document a quality program that meets the needs of individual children as well as groups of children
• Ensure the health and safety of children
• Plan, implement and document experiences in all areas of the program that support children’s learning
• Supervise the play areas, activities and routines that occur
• Observe, assess and communicate the development of the children
• Model current curriculum practices as taught in the ECE program
• Provide verbal feedback and direction to those less familiar with the program
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with parents through on-going communication
• Participate in the initial intake process of children
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Support, assist and share knowledge/expertise with colleagues
• Uphold the Day Nurseries Act, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the College of ECE, the Centre’s staff handbook

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two year diploma in Early Childhood Education and Registration with College of Early Childhood Educators, in good standing
• One year experience working in a licensed child care setting that utilizes an emergent approach to curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• Creative and flexible, able to participate in solving problems
• Ability to apply the principles of current curriculum practices in ECE
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
• Preference given to those with current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to demonstrate an interpretation of the Early Learning Framework and its application to practice is considered an asset

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