Early Childhood Educator - Relief Roster

School District #73 (Kamloops/Thompson); Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kamloops is seeking an Early Childhood Educator Relief to support staff and students in various schools. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating engaging activities, addressing children's developmental needs, and fostering effective communication with parents. Candidates must hold a valid Early Childhood Educator license and have relevant work experience with young children.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education.
• Must have current licensure to practice as an ECE.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of various social, emotional, and curriculum needs.
• Plan daily classroom activities suitable for ages 0 to 5 years.
• Facilitate programs involving art, science, literature, music, and physical activities.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Task Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Grade 12

Post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education

Licensed Early Childhood Educator Senior Practitioner

Job description

School District No. 73 is currently accepting applications for our Early Childhood Educator Relief Roster for Kamloops and the surrounding area (including Barriere and Chase). ECE Relief employees must possess a valid Early Childhood Educator license.

Our relief staff fill in for our regular employees when they are away. As a relief employee you will have the opportunity to visit many of our schools and district sites, and support the staff and students of School District No. 73. Relief employees are able to post on internal vacancies that come available.

Typical Duties

• Assists with the development of various social, emotional and curriculum needs.
• Plans daily classroom activities and curriculum suitable for ages 0 to 5 years.
• Facilitates programs involving art, science, literature, music and physical activities.
• Prepares program for healthy snacks include purchase of materials, preparation and clean up.
• Prepares and modifies a variety of classroom materials as required.
• Prepares Newsletters and communications to parents.
• May be necessary to support parents including referrals to appropriate agencies/resources towards successful parenting.
• Other assigned job related duties.
  
  

Abilities, Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public, students, teachers, Principals and other employees of the Board.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify and perform a variety of tasks within the program plan.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks of limited scope.
• Ability to welcome parents/caregivers and initiate parents/caregivers into the program.
• Knowledge of the stages of development with early learners and ability to adjust programs as needed.
• Basic Computer Skills
  
  

Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of two (2) year post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Licensed Early Childhood Educator Senior Practitioner (IT) with a current license to Practice.
• Over 3 months, up to and including one (1) year proven previous work experience involving children (0-5) preferably in an educational setting.
• Must have a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR as per ECE License
• A valid B.C. Driver’s License.
  
  

Please note: Only those applicants selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, .