Early Childhood Education Teacher

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Company

The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay. shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.

Under the general direction of the Education Manager, the ECE Teacher will provide quality, inclusive childcare programming and supervision for young children in a group setting. This position will be responsible for guiding and instructing children in various educational subjects and life skills. In addition, the ECE Teacher will assist children with nurturing developmental and cognitive skills such as physical, mental, and social development. Note : This is a one-year position with the opportunity to be extended.

Responsibilities

• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the centre’s philosophy.
• Provide a daily balance of active / quiet, indoor / outdoor, and individual / group activities.
• Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child-directed activity, care routines and transition times.
• Organize space, equipment and materials before activities.
• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques, including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
• Observation and Documentation on a daily basis.

Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

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