K5 Educator - Terry Fox

Lester B. Pearson School Board; Montreal; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Fox Elementary School in Montreal seeks an early childhood assistant to support teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities for kindergarten children. The role emphasizes nurturing communication, safety, and daily care, with emphasis on inclusive practices and family engagement.

Requirements include a secondary diploma with ECE or Day Care credentials and recent first aid certification, plus bilingual English/French abilities.

Qualifications

• Pathways: college ECE with 4 years experience or vocational Day Care with 5 years experience.
• Must have a certificate within last 3 years: first aid 8 hours and a 6-hour refresher.
• Fluent in French and English; able to multitask and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and participate in activities for children's development per school plan.
• Assist with transitions, meals, and daily routines; supervise and ensure safety.
• Support teacher in activities; assist with IEP observations when needed.
• May perform related administrative tasks and research activities.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Multitasking

Child supervision

Reliable & autonomous

Nurturing communication

SEL knowledge

Trauma-informed practices

Experience with special needs

Behavior management

Education

Secondary School Diploma + Attestation of College Studies in Early Childhood Education

Secondary School Diploma + Attestation of Vocational Studies in Day Care Services

Tools

Computer & Internet research

Job description

Terry Fox Elementary School

Principal: Lori Mckergow

Cyclical Layoff During the Summer Period

The placement for each school year is determined in June/July. There is no guarantee that you will return to your assigned school the following year. Placements are granted via seniority.

Qualifications:

Hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of College Studies in Early Childhood Education or a diploma and an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority and have four (4) years of pertinent experience.

or

Hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Day Care Services or a diploma and an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority and have five (5) years of pertinent experience.

AND

Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:

1. a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8) -hour duration.

2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6) - hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.

Other Requirements:

• Fluent in French & English

• Ability to multitask and capacity to prioritize successfully and rapidly

• Must also have experience working and supervising children in this age group.

• Reliable, autonomous, organized and demonstrates sound judgment.

• Skillful with children, needs to maintain nurturing communications with the families of the community.

• May be required to use a computer and the necessary software to perform duties (can research, among other things, on the Internet to find activities and games that suit their group and the various events of the year).

• Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL)

• Experience working with students with special needs

• Knowledge of trauma informed practices

• Experience working with students with high behavioral demands

Daily Tasks/Dossiers:

Specific to the hours in the kindergarten classroom:

• The employee in this class of employment prepares, organizes, and participates in activities such as sporting, cultural, relaxing, and fun activities, both indoor and outdoor, according to the established schedule and in accordance with the intervention methods in order to pursue the overall development of children, taking into account their interests, needs, and the educational project of the school.

• Helps children during transition time (clothing) as well as toileting.

• Assists the teacher in helping children during daily activities.

• Helps children to prepare and take their meals and snacks by ensuring that the rules of hygiene and decency are respected.

• While building a caring relationship with children, assists the teacher in ensuring the supervision and safety of children in accordance with the rules of conduct, safety measures and recommendations from parents.

• Assists the teacher in creating games and crafts adapted to the children’s needs.

• May be called upon to participate in meetings aimed at developing an individual educational plan (IEP) in order to share observations and make pertinent suggestions concerning the child with special needs and applies the measures retained within the limits of his/her function.

• Can assist the teacher in performing certain administrative tasks.

Specific to pedagogical days:

• While building a caring relationship with children, ensures the supervision and safety of children in accordance with the rules of conduct, safety measures and recommendations of teacher and parents.

• Organize thematic activities and outings for children in order to pursue the overall development of children taking into account their interests, needs and the educational project of the school.

• If need be, may be asked to perform any other related duties.