Early Childhood Educator

The ECE reports to the school principal and is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Work in collaboration with the teacher to provide a high quality, play-based developmentally appropriate program

that reflects the Early Learning Program;

• Support the consistent delivery of programs that are based on current research and best practice;

• Assist in the development and implementation of daily activities for children;

• Support in providing a welcoming, safe, nurturing, inclusive, positive and respectful environment that recognizes

individual differences in children;

• Assist in supporting children with opportunities based on individual strengths and needs;

• Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Principal or designated personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a 2 year Early Childhood Education Program from a recognized Community College;

• Member of College of Early Childhood Educators (proof must be provided);

• Catholic Pastoral reference or Faith Reference Form (available on Board website);

• Knowledge of early childhood best practices and related current research;

• Knowledge of the early acquisition of oral language development and numeracy development;

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse school community environment;

• Proficient in the use of computer technology;

• First Aid Certificate, familiarity with Health and Safety regulations and WHMIS would be an asset.