Permanent Early Childhood Educator

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Job Posting 24-192

100% PERMANENT Early Childhood Educator (ECE) � 10 MONTH Start Date: asap Location: St John 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 $24.03 � $32.80 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

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• POSTING DATE: WEDNESDAY October 9, 2024CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm
  
  

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.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.