Job Description
The RECE will be working as part of a team made up of one Duty Parent per day and the Supervisor/Teacher in a classroom with 16 children between the ages of 2.5 yrs to 5 yrs. Programming is play-based but with a structured component based on the children’s needs for skill development. This may include social or communication skills, fine motor or cognitive development, ESL or ASD.
The RECE will program plan with Supervisor/Teacher including room set-up, attend general co-operative meetings as well as participate in resource meetings when applicable.
The RECE will assist in supervising university students who do placements at the preschool and in supervising the Duty Parent.
The RECE must be willing to make a yearly commitment to the program September to June.
Hours
Morning Program runs 8:30 -12:00 PM Thursday and Friday’s September to June,
Possible Afternoon Program 12:30 – 3:30 PM Monday and Wednesday (holiday Monday classes is held on Tuesday’s) – hoping to start this program mid-January and hours will be based on number of children enrolled.
Additional morning hours maybe available.
Summer Camp may be an option
Qualifications
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Current police check (within 3 months of hire)
Up to date immunizations
First Aid and CPR certification
Experience with working with parents in a classroom setting
Experience working with children who have diverse needs
Commitment to program from start date (possibly January) till June with the possibility of a yearly renewal (September to June)
Skills
Ability to be flexible and yet maintain structure in the program
Patient and emphatic
Ability to learn and do resourcing to better familiarize oneself with a culture or a disability
Basic computer knowledge to complete paperwork and correspond with school community
Willingness to do what needs to be done to make program run smoothly – this may include cleaning classroom, toilet training, suddenly doing a craft or circle, preparing snack
Observation and assessment skills
Closing Date - December 31st
Contact Email – Darlene Bokma supervisor@littlemountainpreschool.ca