Early Childhood Educator

International Executive Service Corps; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team in fostering a positive and inclusive environment for preschool-aged children. This role involves planning and coordinating educational programs, ensuring the health and safety of participants, and leading a team of staff and volunteers. The organization is committed to creating legendary experiences and improving the quality of life in the community. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career advancement

Varied Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of early childhood development and classroom management.
• Ability to create inclusive environments for children/youth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct educational programs for preschool-aged children.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Conduct assessments to measure educational benchmarks.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Classroom Management

Inclusivity

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree

First Aid Certification

Job description

Our Commitment

Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

• Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?
• Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
• A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
• Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
• Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
• Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role:

The duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct on-site operation of an educational program for approximately 10 to 90 preschool aged children/youth.
• Complete understanding and implementation of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) licensing standards. Functions as the back-up Program Director in their absence.
• Understanding and implementation of The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observation Guidelines.
• Understanding and implementation of Mixed Delivery Program (MDP) Guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of curriculum and able to lead class and subordinate staff in its implementation.
• Produce effective lesson materials and activities in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
• Skillfully conduct daily lessons utilizing varied teaching styles and strategies.
• Develop systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children.
• Adeptly incorporate universal programming and behavior support practices as part of a successful classroom management strategy.
• Adapt activities to account for the varying learning styles of students.
• Create an environment which is inclusive for all children/youth.
• Sound understanding of early childhood and preschool developmental milestones in children.
• Conduct student assessments to measure against educational benchmarks.
• Complete required paperwork and prepare a weekly drop – including, but not limited to, parent sign in/out sheets, participant attendance sheets, and medication forms.
• Prepare and submit required reports.
• Set-up classrooms according to CLASS Observation Guidelines.
• Inventory, purchase, retrieve and set up snacks.
• Lead and supervise groups of children/youth through lesson plans that are educational, fun, safe, and organized; adapt activities to include children/youth with special learning styles.
• Implement group management and classroom management principles within the program/classroom.
• Ensure the area is cleaned throughout the daily and upon completion of the program.
• Develop systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children/youth.
• Oversee the arrival and release of all program participants, and ensure all participants are released to identified, ID, authorized pick-ups.
• Establish protocols that ensure all program areas are secured and only approved, authorized individuals are able to enter.
• Ensure main program entrance is secured and monitored by staff at all time.
• Follow established protocol in reporting any suspected child abuse and neglect concerns. Respond to and follow through in emergency situations.
• Post signs, posters and bulletin boards to promote and publicize program and events. Proactively promote a positive work environment.
• Supervise, coach and evaluate staff and volunteers. Handle discipline issues and develop/enforce rules and regulations.
• Provide staff/volunteers with on-the-job training.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with recreation operations, parents, and participants.
• Create an environment which is inclusive for all children/youth.
• Request and maintain program supplies, equipment and other necessary materials. Maintain confidentiality of participant/family and staff information.
• Support positive youth development and empower youth.
• Provide basic first aid to staff and children/youth.
• Assist as needed in planning and conducting special events.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled in-service trainings, staff meetings, and mandatory trainings. Ensure all mandatory trainings/certifications are current and maintained throughout employment.
• May be required to operate motor vehicle in carrying out assigned duties.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

The Perks

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• Varied Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave