Early Childhood Educator

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

ONE POSITION FOR SOOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

TWENTY-EIGHT HOURS PER WEEK.

QUALIFICATIONS AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION.

RATE OF PAY AS PER THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023.

**Please note that failure to attach **all** **pertinent information (i.e.: certificates, outline of relevant experience, resume, etc.) to demonstrate that you are qualified may exclude you from this posting.**

**TITLE**: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE)***

**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.

**SUPERVISES**:N/A

**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 students’ developmental path with the ECE key to leading activities alongside the classroom teacher. Be actively involved at the school and community level.

**Performance Responsibilities**:

- Support and assist the Kindergarten teacher in carrying out the Kindergarten program.
- Ensure that the Kindergarten students are participating intrinsically in a developmentally play approached program.
- Attend Kindergarten/ECE school program meetings.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with parents and community partners.
- Work in a variety of settings.

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**:Ten months