1.0 FTE Temporary Designated Early Childhood Educator

Job summary

Partner with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver a full-day early learning program that supports Catholic faith initiatives. Supervise student groups and provide age-appropriate Catholic programming.

Job details

Job Summary Reporting to the Principal, the Designated Early Childhood Educator will partner with the Catholic classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program supporting faith initiatives within a Catholic classroom setting and provide supervision and age appropriate Catholic programming for groups of students. This is a 10 month per year position, working 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. Required Qualifications A two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma and proof of registration and good standing with The College of Early Childhood Educators (photocopy of registration certificate required) Minimum of six months childcare experience in a childcare or educational setting Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (photocopy of certificates required) Skills & Competencies Knowledge of Ministry of Education full day early learning program and related legislation; knowledge of SMCDSB related polices and procedures. Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team. Proven ability to communicate effectively and in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public Understanding of commitment to confidentiality. Proven ability to deal with classroom management, stressful and emergency situations. Demonstrated experience in successfully designing, planning and implementing age appropriate Catholic programs. Basic computer skills, strong organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program, and must be able to physically assist children as required and repetitive bending. Application Process SMCDSB uses Apply to Education to recruit permanent and supply Designated Early Childhood Educators. Complete applications must include the following and must be uploaded into your Apply to Education application in order for your application to be considered complete: Cover letter; Current resume; ECE Diploma awarded by an accredited post-secondary institution; Demonstration of Catholicity through the following faith documents: Option 1: Educator Faith Testimony; and Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference Form or Pastoral Reference letter OR Option 2: Educator Faith Testimony; Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate; and Personal Letter of Faith Proof of registration in the College of Early Childhood Educators. Incomplete packages will not be considered. All Catholic faith documents must be included for an application package to be considered complete. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at 705-722-355 x212 or via email at hr@smcdsb.on.ca As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

What you’ll do

Partner with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver a full-day early learning program that supports Catholic faith initiatives. Supervise student groups and provide age-appropriate Catholic programming.

Requirements

Requires a two-year Early Childhood Education diploma, registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, at least six months of childcare or educational experience, and current CPR and First Aid certificates. Applicants must demonstrate effective teamwork and communication, confidentiality, classroom and emergency management, and the ability to meet the role’s physical demands.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Child supervision · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Early Childhood Education
• Full-Day Early Learning
• Catholic Programming
• Program Planning
• Program Implementation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Classroom Management
• Emergency Response
• Organization
• Time Management
• Basic Computer Skills
• Child Supervision

Job areas

• Education

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