Description
Job Posting 24-027
100% PERMANENT Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - 10 MONTH
Start Date: May 6, 2024
Location: St Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Guelph
Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Rate of Pay: starting at $21.86/hr - $28.58 per hour
Reporting to the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator will partner with the Classroom Teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program within a classroom setting and provide supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students.
The Catholic Early Childhood Educator will collaborate with the school teacher in the design of programs and environments which will enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Partner with the classroom teacher and other designated staff and parent to plan and implement the early learning kindergarten program through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities
Collaborate with the classroom teacher and other designated staff to support individual student’s identified needs, strengths, interests and stages of development
Observe, monitor and assess the development of pupils in JK/K and extended day program.
Partner with the classroom teacher and special education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for children requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Maintain appropriate records for students, (e.g. health, attendance, etc.)
Collaborate and maintain set-up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of material etc.)
Assist children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities
Organize and supervise children on field trips
Attend staff meetings, appropriate school -level meetings and professional development activities
Complete any other duties as assigned by Principal
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Hold a two-year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma
Proof of registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
Knowledge of Ministry of Education full day early learning program
Experience planning and implementing age appropriate programs
Basic computer skills; and strong organization and time management skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate with others
Knowledge of related legislation and working knowledge of WCDSB related policies and procedures;
Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public;
Proven ability to follow organizational policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner
Understanding and commitment to confidentiality
Demonstrate knowledge of classroom management and take appropriate actions based on established board policies and procedures
Experience in the early learning kindergarten program is an asset
Basic food handling procedures is an asset
Qualified candidates in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators are invited to apply by sending a detailed cover letter, resume, supporting educational documents, a photocopy of your current Roman Catholic baptismal certificate or your Roman Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation certificate, and three (3) professional work related references. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the job posting indicator(s) that you are applying for.
E-mail: resumes@wellingtoncdsb.ca
POSTING DATE: THURSDAY March 7, 2024
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY March 20, 2024 at 4:00pm, and will remain open thereafter until position is filled.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.