1.0 FTE Temporary Designated Early Childhood Educator

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is seeking a Designated Early Childhood Educator to partner with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver a full-day early learning program that supports faith initiatives within a Catholic classroom setting.

The role includes supervising groups of students, implementing age-appropriate Catholic activities, and ensuring safety and positive learning environments. This is a 10-month position, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma and registration in good standing with The College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum six months childcare experience in a childcare or educational setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a full-day early learning program in a Catholic classroom setting.
• Partner with the Catholic classroom teacher to support faith initiatives.
• Provide supervision and age-appropriate Catholic programming for groups of students.

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Job description

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.

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.