Casual Early Childhood Educators - All Regions

OSSTF (Education Workers Posting) The Near North District School Board is hiring! Casual Early Childhood Educators Effective Immediately Location: All Regions *Please indicate your preferred Region on your Cover Letter* North Region - North Bay and Surrounding Areas East Region - Sundridge, South River and Surrounding Areas West Region - Parry Sound and Surrounding Areas The Near North District School Board recognizes the importance of providing an enriched learning environment to enhance children’s social-emotional, cognitive and physical development in preparation for lifelong learning. The Early Learning Program will be working in partnership with school administration, teachers, parents, other early childhood educators, educational support staff and special education to facilitate the learning of children in the school environment and support the extension of learning into the child’s home. Qualifications: Two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma with related experience in an early learning environment and preferably within an educational setting Proof of registration and in good standing with The College of Early Childhood Educators Strong ability to communicate effectively and in a sensitive and courteous manner with children, teachers, staff, parents and community members Demonstrated experience in successfully designing, preparing and implementing early learning curriculum Proven ability to thrive in a team environment Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, e-mail and internet) Strong organizational and time-management skills French Language competent considered an asset Summary of Duties: Design, prepare and implement an early learning environment and enriched curriculum that addresses children’s development, abilities, special talents, interest, style and pace of learning in conjunction with the Kindergarten Teacher Provide an inclusive learning environment that reflects the diversity of the school and community Collaborate with kindergarten teachers, other early childhood educators and parents to plan and implement the Early Learning Program Curriculum Work in collaboration with the Early Learning Program team to ensure ongoing tracking of child progress via journals, observations, assessment tools and student portfolios Participate in team and parent communications and meetings as required Provide a welcoming, safe and positive environment that recognizes and respects differences in children Rate of Pay: $19.86 plus 4% vacation pay and applicable statutory holiday pay All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting : Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board 963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1 Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5093 - Fax (705) 472-5412