Early Childhood Educator (Temp Postion, Sept 2013- June 2014)

Organization: Conestoga College
Department: Early Childhood Education
Location: Driftwood
Payband: E        
Payband Range: $23.09 - $26.76
Hours/Week: 35
Starting Rate: $23.09
Posting Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Closing Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 (midnight)
Vacancy Type: Support-Full-time

Responsibilities:

We require three qualified individuals to work with team members to provide a quality early childhood education program that models the philosophy taught in the Early Childhood Program.

• Plan and adapt the program and environment to meet the needs of individual children as well as the group
• Use quality assessment tools
• Ensure the health and safety of children
• Provide supervision to all play areas and all experiences/routines that occur
• Plan, implement and document experiences that meet the interests and developmental needs of the children
• Observe, document and assess the development of the children
• Interact positively with children and adults
• Uphold the Day Nurseries Act and the Centre’s staff handbook
• Model appropriate curriculum strategies as taught in the ECE Program
• Provide students, or those less familiar with the program, verbal feedback and guidance to ensure the smooth flow of the program and maintain a quality experience for children and their families
• Share information and observations with supervisor
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with parents
• Participate in the initial intake process
• Meet with parents privately at their request or when necessary to share more detailed information about their child’s progress
• Communicate respectfully while upholding confidentiality
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities
• Offer support and assistance to other staff in the child care centre
• Share knowledge and expertise
• Report unusual situations (i.e. accidents, parent requests/concerns, schedule changes, etc.) to supervisor

Qualifications: 

• Two year diploma in Early Childhood Education
• A member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
• Working experience in a licensed child care setting, preferably one that has ECE students placed in it
• 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 child development and positive behavior
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid and training in the use of Environmental Assessment Tools are considered assets

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