Early Childhood Educators for the Kindergarten Readiness Transition Program
Early Childhood Educators for the Kindergarten Readiness Transition Program
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JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of a Teacher the Early Childhood Educator will:
- As part of a team co-plan prepare and deliver - 2 kindergarten sessions with a small group of students alongside the classroom teacher;
- Attend training sessions with board staff including data collection health and safety kindergarten readiness social skills assessment;
- Meet with families and caregivers as part of the team;
- Assist in identifying student strengths and needs;
- Gather data on play skills kindergarten readiness ability to follow routines;
- With the assistance of board staff interpret and assess data to complete a Learner Profile and assist in setting preliminary goals to be shared with the receiving school.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-Secondary Education from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education plus a minimum of two years of experience;
- Registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators
- The ECE is responsible for ensuring that the up-to-date certificate is forwarded to Human Resources annually;
- Applicants must have the ability to pass a criminal background check
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Proven ability to deal with confidential information in a discrete manner;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Cultural sensitivity;
- Working knowledge of computers and relevant software programs;
- Be a member of the collaborate team;
- Capable of working with a wide variety of students with special needs;
- Demonstrated competency in oral and written communication skills;
- A broad knowledge of child development and teaching skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Intermittent physical activity including walking standing sitting lifting and supporting students
- Regular to frequent requirement and as needed to lift children including bending stooping stretching squatting pushing and pulling
- Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks
CLOSING: All interested applicants are invited to submit an updated resume including details of qualifications experience and professional references.
T O NOTE:
- Applications sent directly to the schools or to Human Resources will NOT be considered
- It is imperative that all NEW applicants to the Board submit an ORIGINAL current satisfactory Vulnerable Screening Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of employment.
- We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
The RCCDSB is committed to equity diversity and inclusion in employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive learning and working environment that embodies the values of human rights equity diversity and inclusion while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code. We seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and who will contribute to creating inclusive and equitable environments for staff and students.
COMMITMENT TO FAIR AND ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYMENT:
RCCDSB is committed to fair and accessible employment and recruiting practices ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access and opportunities. We strive to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free.
An accommodation is a means of preventing and removing barriers that impede candidates with disabilities from participating fully in their recruitment and onboarding processes. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) employers have a legal duty to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process or during any component of the recruitment process please advise us in advance so the appropriate arrangements can be made. Asking for an accommodation will not affect the Boards hiring decision. Please contact or .
Bob Schreader - Chairperson
Mark Searson - Director of Education
Employment Type
Contract
