Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Position

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE)

ONE POSITION FOR COLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

TWENTY‑EIGHT HOURS PER WEEK.

RATE OF PAY AS PER THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT, $31.19 PER HOUR.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 graduation and Diploma and valid Early Childhood Educator License to Practice or Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice.
• A minimum of two years and over working with students in early education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Kindergarten teacher, school Principal / Vice Principal, and with a number of school district coordinators and community partners.
• Knowledge of child development, the Early Learning Framework, Kindergarten Program, and Early Learning researched effective resources.
• Successful experience in a variety of Early Childhood Education settings, working with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, as well as historic and present issues facing Aboriginal communities and confidence to advocate.
• Cooperative, courteous, flexible, good natured, and concerned with being helpful and making a good impression.
• Current First Aid training and certification.
• Some positions will require French Language.

Program Goal

The ECE position will work directly in the Kindergarten classroom assisting collaboratively with the Kindergarten teacher. Daily and weekly meetings with the Kindergarten teacher and Principal will coordinate the daily plan for all Kindergarten students. The ECE role will be supportive for each student’s developmental path with the ECE key to leading activities alongside the classroom teacher. Be actively involved at the school and community level.

Performance Responsibilities

Terms of Employment

Ten months

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