Early Childhood Practitioner

**Mission**:
**Competition Info**:
This is for the 2024-2025 school year.

**Support Staff Temporary Roster**:
CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term assignments. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the job Casual roster staff enjoys the flexibility of working in schools and departments full-time or part-time with a minimum commitment of two days per week. If you are looking to work casually or if you would like to gain experience to move into a continuous position, the Support Staff Temporary Roster maybe the opportunity you are looking for.

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on-call Early Childhood Practitioner to work under the direction of a teacher and as a member of the Classroom Learning Team. This position facilitates early learning programming for children (Pre-K - Grade 1) and their families.

By joining the CBE as a Casual Early Childhood Practitioner you will enjoy:

- A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day;
- $24.27 (Grade D) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay;
- Opportunities to advance your career.

**Position Description**:
**Responsibilities**

**As a member of the Classroom Learning Team**:

- Co-plans, facilitates and assesses developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for young children.
- Consults and collaborates with early learning team members to support inclusive programming.
- Develops and facilitates developmentally appropriate programming to support early literacy and numeracy, appropriate verbal and emotional environments, strategies for the development of expressive and receptive language and physical skills.
- Participates in the development and delivery of Family Oriented Programming.
- As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained.
- Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
- Ensures the safety of the children they supervise.
- Availability to support early learners during the lunch period specific only to early childhood development programming.
- Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet the purpose and accountabilities of the role.

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience
- Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with early learners.
- Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.

**Demonstrated Skills and Competencies**

Technical Skills and Training
- Ability to be alert and respond to situations of risk.
- Ability to utilize strategies that are developmentally appropriate for early learners when responding to challenging behaviours of children.

Personal Traits and Characteristics
- Reliability and dependability.
- Strong knowledge of child development.
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
- Strong oral, written and listening communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.
- Comfort and competency working with technologies to support students learning.
- Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists and instructional resource personnel.

Relationship Building
- Ability to establish trust and rapport with students.
- Demonstrate respect and value for all individuals.

Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Ability to effectively manage conflict and utilize intervention strategies.

Organizational and Adaptability:

- Ability to respect and value all individuals with an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Good organizational skills and time management skills to support student scheduling.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to enhance skills and knowledge for professional development.
- Maintains confidentiality, and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.

**Be Part of Our Success**:
A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.