Casual Early Childhood Educator

CASUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Reporting to the Principal, the casual Early Childhood Educator will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full‑day early learning program within a classroom setting and provide supervision and age‑appropriate programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required. Casual Early Childhood Educators are called in on a casual basis to replace an absent permanent employee.

The casual Early Childhood Educator will collaborate in the design of programs and environments which will enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Early Childhood Education program (normally two years), or equivalent, plus a minimum of two years experience working with children;
• Active member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators;
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education kindergarten program and relevant documents;
• Experience in age‑appropriate program development and implementation within a classroom setting;
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards students and families;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents / caregivers, staff, third‑party agencies and the general public;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information;
• Strong organization and time‑management skills and the ability to meet deadlines;
• A good working knowledge of computers and Board approved / implemented software;
• Ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team;
• Proven ability to deal with classroom management and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures;
• Ability to stand / walk for extended periods and move / carry equipment for programs; and
• Must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g., lifting).

Duties / Responsibilities

Applicants Must Include

Preference is given to individuals in the casual Early Childhood Educator pool for all permanent Early Childhood Educator positions.

About Us

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

Contact

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8

T : 519‑756‑6369 E : info@bhncdsb.ca

www.bhncdsb.ca

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