Casual Early Childhood Educator

CASUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (on call work)
DEPARTMENT:
Schools

REPORTS TO:

School Principal & Early Learning Coordinator

WAGE: $28.29 hourly wage effective July 1, 2024

SUMMARY
The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for organizing, preparing, planning and facilitating early learning programs and initiatives in a play-based environment. The Early Childhood Educator may oversee the day-to-day operations for the Strong Start BC Early Learning programs and/or work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to support early learning initiatives and programs. The Early Childhood Educator ensures that the  goals and objectives  of the program and initiatives are met using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and/or Strong Start B.C. Operation Guide as a guideline.

DUTIES

Ensure that programs initiatives are developed and maintained in response to the Early Learning Framework and other designated documents (ie. Strong Start BC Operation Guide).

Maintain detailed daily program records using designated records program.

Produce reports and work plans in cooperation with the District as required.

Set up, establish and operate the Early Learning Program and initiatives where designated.

Ensure that the activities reflect the stages of child development and fosters healthy learning and guidance of the child and family.

Encourage parents to participate in the education of their children and assist in referrals to community services and supports as appropriate.

Collaborate with the school to facilitate a smooth transition for families into kindergarten.

Works collaboratively with teachers, school staff, Early Childhood Educators and other district staff to support and advocate for play-based early learning programs and initiatives.

Attend meetings as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS

Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Current BC Early Childhood Education certification.

Food Safe certification.

Training and/or experience (1 year) working with children in the 0-5 age range.

Training and/or experience working with parents/guardians.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and community resources.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to be culturally sensitive; reactive; collaborative and resourceful.

Intermediate knowledge of computer programs.

Class 5 driver's license.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (eg: art supplies, computers, audio visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.).

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.

Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.

Manual dexterity.

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