Description
The Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual Early Childhood Educator. Casual Early Childhood Educators work on an on call, “as needed” basis, filling in for school Early Childhood Educator staff who are away or on a leave. Our Early Childhood Educators along with the Classroom Teacher will plan and implement a learning program within a classroom setting and provide supervision and age appropriate programming for groups of students.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Employ developmentally appropriate activities to build skills in literacy and cognition through large and small group activities
Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher to implement curriculum and to address individual student’s identified needs, stages of development and interests
Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving, and cooperation
Plan programs and environments for play and activities to create opportunities for developmental progress
Observe and assess children’s progress and behaviour on a routine basis
Report to parents and supervisors on children’s developmental progress with healthy, safe, nurturing and challenging play environments before and after school
Maintain all appropriate records for students (e.g. attendance, health issues, etc.)
Assist children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities
Accompany children on field trips
WHAT YOU BRING:
Completion of a two year college diploma in Early Childhood Education with three months childcare experience in an educational setting
Registration and in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
Proven ability to follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner
Commitment to confidentiality
Experience planning and implementing age-appropriate programs
Basic computer skills
Awareness of the cultural and social differences of children
Ability to assist children with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral skills.
Current First Aid and CPR certification an asset
LOCATIONS: Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic
District School Board jurisdiction.
HOURS: Varies as needed on a casual on call basis. Must be available
Monday to Friday for Elementary School hours
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.
