Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator

Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator

WHO ARE WE?

At PVNC Catholic, more than 2,300 dedicated staff work together to develop the intellectual, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well‑being of more than 14,700 students in 30 elementary and 6 secondary schools. We are committed to creating a school board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure an equitable and inclusive work environment.

PVNCCDSB recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of, and respond to a diverse population. We value and encourage the hiring of staff from under‑represented communities.

As an employee of the Board, you join a community dedicated to excellence in Catholic Education. You work in collaboration with the teacher to plan and implement the Kindergarten programme and maintain a healthy physical, emotional and social learning environment. Registered Early Childhood Educators also may continue appropriate supervision and programming for students in an extended day programme.

• Support efforts to integrate faith in all areas of the curriculum, including delivery of the Religion programme and participation in faith‑based activities and liturgies.
• Collaborate with teachers in observing, monitoring and assessing the progress and development of children in Kindergarten and communicating with families.
• Partner with the teacher to plan and implement developmentally‑appropriate, student‑interest‑driven play‑based programming to reach the Four Frames of Learning:
  Belonging and Contributing, Self‑Regulation and Well‑Being, Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours, and Problem Solving and Innovating.
• Assist children in becoming independent with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities.
• Guide students to be independent with toileting and assist when they experience issues.
• Attend staff meetings, parent conferences, Welcome to Kindergarten Night and other professional development activities.
• Administer medication in accordance with Board Policy and Administration Regulations; AP‑HS‑401 Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
• Provide age‑appropriate programming for groups of students as part of an extended day programme, which may include
• Provision of supervision.
• Providing direction to assistant if present.
• Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for students, with diverse activities to engage students and build social competence, emotional maturity, literacy, numeracy and physical skills.
• Maintaining all appropriate records for students (e.g. attendance, health issues, etc.).
• Setting up the classroom (e.g. display, upkeep, organisation of materials, etc.).
• Maintaining a hygienic/safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires O.S.S.D. (plus Early Childhood Education Diploma) with a minimum of six months experience in an educational setting.
• Proof of registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Knowledge of current Ministry of Education Kindergarten Programme.
• Excellent interpersonal qualities and ability to work as a team.
• Experience planning and implementing developmentally‑appropriate programmes.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of related legislation and pertinent Board policies and directives such as, but not limited to Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
• Ability to perform physical duties such as lifting, carrying, extended periods of walking or standing.
• Proven ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate action in stressful or emergency situations.

PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organisational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment.