Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Part Time) (Temporary) - REN15333

Renfrewshire Council; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Temporary, Part Time) to contribute to a safe, caring nursery and to implement a local/ national curriculum. The role involves planning activities, recording progress and engaging parents in learning.

You will need experience in an early learning setting, knowledge of assessment documentation, and the ability to plan a relevant curriculum while meeting SSSC registration requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early learning and childcare setting.
• Knowledge of assessment and documentation of children’s learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver an inclusive curriculum.
• Understanding of child development and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment.
• Implement a relevant curriculum aligned with guidance.
• Plan, record, implement and evaluate activities and monitor progress.
• Promote parental participation and maintain records of assessments.

Skills

Early childhood education

Curriculum planning

Assessment & documentation

Child development knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF 7)

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) (SCQF 7)

Job description

Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Part Time) (Temporary) - REN15333

Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Temporary)

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning and Childcare Officer.

The main duties of the post are: to contribute to the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children; to contribute and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance; to plan, record, implement and evaluate suitable programmes of activities; to maintain and record children’s assessment progress and to promote parental participation.

It is essential you have experience of working or training in an early learning and childcare setting, have an awareness of assessment and documentation of children’s learning in line with national and local guidance and be able to demonstrate an ability to plan and deliver a relevant and inclusive curriculum.

You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of child development and have the ability to work flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

You must hold a relevant practice qualification in early learning and childcare such as HNC in Childhood practice at SCQF level 7 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 or equivalent.

Successful applications, must within the designated timeline, meet the registration requirements of SSSC as Practitioner of Day Care of Children Service.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 14 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.