1.0 FTE Temporary Designated Early Childhood Educator

SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD; Victoria Harbour; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD is seeking a Designated Early Childhood Educator to partner with a Catholic classroom teacher and deliver a full-day early learning program that supports faith initiatives within a Catholic classroom setting. The role includes supervision and development of age-appropriate Catholic programming for groups of students.

This is a 10-month per year position, working 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30pm, in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year ECE Diploma and registration in good standing with The College of Early Childhood Educators; photocopy required.
• Minimum of six months childcare experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates; photocopies required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Classroom management

Catholic programming design

Time management

Basic computer skills

Organization

Education

ECE 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.

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.

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 [e-mail]

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.