Casual Early Childhood Educator

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Catholic Schools seeks casual Early Childhood Educators to work with Half-Day Kindergarten teachers and the Extensions program. A Diploma in Early Childhood and at least three years as Lead Educator are required, with French or Spanish as an asset.

The role focuses on play-based learning, documentation of progress, and planning inquiry-based programming under the Alberta FLIGHT framework. This casual position has no guaranteed hours, but offers opportunities to apply for long-term

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood required with 3+ years of related experience.
• Early Childhood Supervisor Certification required.
• French and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of English Language Learners and settlement services is desirable.
• Experience with planing inquiry-based programming and FLIGHT framework is expected.

Responsibilities

• Explore early learning play experiences including art, music, and drama.
• Collaborate to create developmentally appropriate play experiences.
• Consult with teacher and MDT to support children with diverse needs.
• Design and adapt programming to address cultural needs.
• Plan experiences based on student interests and FLIGHT framework.
• Maintain child documentation such as learning stories and portfolios.
• Communicate with families about children's development.
• Build relationships with post-secondary institutes for field placements.
• Participate in professional sessions and teacher callbacks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Research and analysis

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Supervisor Certification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is seeking casual Early Childhood Educators to work collaboratively with the school team, and in particular the Half-Day Kindergarten teachers where Extensions programming is offered. Early Childhood Education Diploma and a minimum of three years experience as Lead Educator is a requirement for this position. French or Spanish language skills are an asset. Successful candidates are expected to create early learning experiences and environments that support learning through play. The incumbent guides play and documents children's progress. The job is involved in planning inquiry-based programming that follows the Alberta Early Learning and Care Framework (FLIGHT) and is responsible for providing an enriched environment.

This is a casual position, with no guarantee of hours to be worked. However, once onboarded candidates have the opportunity to apply to long term / permanent positions within the division as an internal employee.

Job Responsibilities:

• Explore early learning play experiences including art, music, and drama
• Collaborate in the creation of developmentally appropriate play experiences
• Consult and collaborate with teacher and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members to ensure continuity with strategies and support for children with diverse needs
• Assist in the design and adaption of customized programming to address cultural needs
• Design and develop programming based on student interest and in collaboration with the school team
• Use the FLIGHT framework to plan experiences that enhance development and dispositions to learn
• Maintain child documentation for visible learning (I.E - learning stories and portfolios as outlined in the FLIGHT framework)
• Communicate with families to share child's experiences and developmental growth
• Mediate with children, families, and staff to resolve problemsCollaborate with outside agencies
• Provide personal and physical care
• Provide social and language development support
• Work closely with children to nurture relationships and foster growth
• Build relationships with post-secondary institutes to facilitate student field placements
• Participate in relevant opportunities to enhance the early learning and care field
• Participate in sessions and regular callbacks in collaboration with the teacher

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood, plus three years of directly related experience
• Early Childhood Supervisor Certification
• French and /or Spanish language proficiency is an asset
• Early learning specialization (courses to include child development, communication, emergent curriculum and environments)
• Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of English Language Learners (ELL) and settlement services in the community.
• Knowledge of community and program development best practices
• Knowledge of emerging multi-media technology and equipment, Microsoft programs including Excel, Outlook and databases
• Knowledge of program planning and project management techniques
• Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with school teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence decisions
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information
• Strong consultation, facilitation and needs assessment skills
• Good research and analysis skills
• Flexible with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment