Casual Early Childhood Educator

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

**Casual Early Childhood Educator**:
**Requisition ID**: 7050**Hours Per Week**: Varies**Position**: New**FTE**: Varies**Department**: Early Learning**No Months Per Year**: 10**Position Status**: Casual**Employee Group**: Non**Rate of Pay**: $27.22 per hour**Posting Closing Date**: 5/13/23The incumbent is expected to create early learning experiences and environments that support learning through play. The incumbent guides play and documents children’s progress. The incumbent works collaboratively with the school team, and in particular the Half-Day Kindergarten teachers where Extensions programing is offered.

The job is involved in planning inquiry-based programming that follows the Alberta Early Learning and Care Framework (FLIGHT) and is responsible for providing an enriched environment.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Explore early learning play experiences including art, music and drama
- Collaborate in creation of developmentally appropriate play experiences
- Consult and collaborate with teacher and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members to ensure continuity with strategies and supports for children with diverse needs
- Create experiences to support exploration of the world around us, supporting language and communication, with a learn-through-play philosophy
- Assist in the design and adaption of customized programming to address cultural needs
- Design and develop programming based on student interest and in collaboration with the school team
- Use the FLIGHT framework to plan experiences that enhances development and dispositions to learn
- Gather program resources and materials
- Maintain child documentation for visible learning (I.E - learning stories and portfolios as outlined in the FLIGHT framework)
- Communicate with families to share child’s experiences and developmental growth
- Participate in meetings with educational and multi-disciplinary teams to address problems and discuss strategies
- Mediate with children, families and staff to resolve problems
- Collaborate with outside agencies
- Provide personal and physical care
- Provide social and language development support
- Work closely with children to nurture relationships and foster growth
- Build relationships with post-secondary institutes to facilitate student field placements
- Participate in relevant opportunities to enhance the early learning and care field
- Participate in sessions and regular call backs in collaboration with the teacher
- Maintain technical knowledge through a range of activities

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Diploma in Early Childhood, plus three years of directly related experience
- Early Childhood Supervisor Certification
- Knowledge of early learning specialization including child development, communication, emergent curriculum and environments
- Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of English Language Learners (ELL) and settlement services in the community.
- Knowledge of program planning and project management techniques
- Knowledge of multi-media, technology and equipment, Microsoft programs including excel, outlook and databases
- Knowledge of records management principles and FOIP legislation
- Understanding of research and data analysis principles and techniques
- Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- General knowledge of the division and department operations, business, school systems and structures
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with school teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence decisions
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information
- Strong consultation, facilitation and needs assessment skills
- Good research and analysis skills
- Flexible with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a wide variety of clients and needs both within and outside of the district

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program as part of its total compensation package, based on contract status.