SOn-Call Program Worker - Early Childhood Educators
SOn-Call Program Worker - Early Childhood Educators
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Job Description
School District 71 is aninclusive learning community that embraces diversity fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged compassionate resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.
We invite applications for the position of:
- We are currently searching for On-Call Program Worker - Early Childhood Educators (ECE). The current on-call rate of pay is $27.84 plus 16.3% in lieu of benefits.
Qualifications:
A certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education; valid BC Early Childhood Education Certification; certified Forest and Nature School Practitioner and/or experience in nature-based programming; minimum of five years current related experience (e.g. childcare teaching recreation social work community development; training and experience working with children up to 5 years of age; recent experience working with classroom teacher(s) to plan and implement high quality and effective play and place-based learning programs and environments in a school setting; understanding of Learning in the Primary Years; training and experience working with families in a facilitative role; experience in implementing the Early Learning Framework; experience in creating planning and implementing for a parent participation learning program; working knowledge of Microsoft WORD EXCEL and relevant Microsoft Office Suite programs; valid Standard First Aid Certification with CPR; demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive creative collaborative and resourceful; ability to respect the confidential nature of all information relating to children families students parents and teachers; meets the physical requirements of the position; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; understanding of First Peoples Principles of Learning and inclusive practices.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties are performed under the supervision of the District Principal of Early Learning and Child Care or designate. This position supports our Strong Start program and/or primary classrooms; collaborate with the teacher(s) to plan and implement play and place-based programming as well as design the learning environment; support physical cognitive emotional and social development of children in the learning environment; document student learning; provide academic support monitor behavior and facilitate learning in the classroom and outdoors; adapt strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles; provide information to teacher for home/school formal and informal communication; establishes and posts a daily schedule of activities for the program with participant involvement; ensure that the activities are developmentally appropriate for the participants; develop and encourage creativity and language development; plans and prepares active participant-oriented circle time once or twice daily that involve stories songs puppets and props; makes connections with service providers in the community and facilitates referrals for families where necessary; makes connections with school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the education system; follows proper work procedures observes all regulations pertinent to the work maintains a good working relationship with other employees and cooperates in maintaining a healthy learning and working environment; attend monthly StrongStart and school staff meetings; performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor; student supervision as required by the Principal or Vice Principal.
To Apply:
School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard people are seen and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants employees students and community and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact:and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through applicants with a complete application package may be considered.
We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Temp
