Supply Pool - Designated Early Childhood Educator

Overview

Supply Pool - Designated Early Childhood Educator at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. This role supports the Kindergarten program and assists the classroom teacher with Catholic education, observation, and student development in a Catholic school setting.

Position Details

• Designation: Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE)
• Position: Supply Pool
• Hourly Rate: $27.91/hour plus 4% vacation pay
• Location: Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Bolton, Orangeville)
• Work Schedule: 10 months/year, as required

Position Summary

The DECE is an integral member of the Catholic School team and is accountable to the Principal and/or designate. The DECE will partner with the classroom teacher and other resource and support services staff to set up, plan for, and provide Catholic Education for all students; observe, monitor and assess the development of all students; maintain a healthy physical, emotional, social and spiritual learning environment; communicate with parents; and perform duties assigned by the Principal and/or designate with respect to the Kindergarten Program, in accordance with the Education Act, Board Policies and Procedures and the Mission of the Board.

Position Responsibilities

• Create a warm, positive, faith-filled classroom environment reflective of the Board\'s Catholic virtues and conducive to children’s growth and development.
• Implement the Kindergarten Program by planning, developing, and delivering daily play and inquiry-based learning opportunities supporting holistic development (spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically) with attention to diverse needs and development stages in line with the Four Frames: Belonging and contributing; Self-regulation and well-being; Demonstrating literacy and mathematics behaviours; Problem solving and innovating.
• Follow the Kindergarten Program and other relevant documents from the Program Department, Ministry of Education, and Catholic Bishops.
• Provide positive social and emotional learning experiences aligned with Catholic virtues to strengthen pro-social skills.
• Collaborate with school resource staff, Board and community resources to support diverse learners, including students with IEPs.
• Ensure activities for project-based emergent curriculum and/or best practices are created, maintained, and utilized.
• Observe, monitor, record, and assess students using various documentation methods (developmental checklists, anecdotal reports, portfolios).
• Contribute to the completion of initial Observations and the Kindergarten Communication of Learning.
• Organize field trips and supervise students during field trips; participate in preparation and supervision of classroom and playground areas.
• Support children with self-care, routines, lunchtime, and nutritional activities; participate in family/educator communications regarding student assessments.
• Respond to difficult or emergent situations in accordance with Board policies and procedures; observe Health and Safety Standards.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community service providers as directed; provide guidance to families, supply staff, students, and volunteers regarding program planning, childcare, and resources.
• Communicate sensitively with students, families, and the public; maintain confidentiality; maintain appropriate student records (e.g., health, attendance).
• Attend staff and professional development activities as required; complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.)
• Registered Member, in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Catholic Pastoral Reference (dated within the last 12 months)

Other Qualifications/Additional Experience

• Minimum three years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator
• Experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs
• Experience with outreach and community development programs is an asset
• Experience working in a school system is an asset

Applicant Information

To be considered, please click APPLY. All new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

We thank all applicants; only those under consideration will be contacted. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

EEO: Persons with disabilities; Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; Indigenous peoples.

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