S2425-023 - Continuing Strong Start Program Worker - Courtenay, Canada - School District #71 (Comox Valley)

School District #71 (Comox Valley)
School District #71 (Comox Valley)
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Courtenay, Canada

4 weeks ago

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School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world.

Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

Program Worker - Strong Start, 22.5 hours per week, Monday through Frifday. The current rate of pay is $31.95 per hour.


Qualifications:

A certificate or diploma, in Early Childhood Education; valid BC ECE certification; minimum of five years current related experience (e.g. teaching, recreation, social work, community development); training and experience working with children up to 5 years of age; training and experience working with families in a facilitative role; experience in creating, planning and implementing for a parent participation learning program; working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and relevant Microsoft Office Suite programs; valid Standard First Aid Certification with CPR; demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive, creative, collaborative and resourceful; ability to respect the confidential nature of all information relating to students, parents, and teachers; meets the physical requirements of the position; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


Duties/Responsibilities:


Duties are performed under the supervision of the Director of Instruction K-12 or designate; establishes and posts a daily schedule of activities for the program with participant involvement; ensures that the activities available for children reflect the stages of child development and encourages creativity and language development; plans and prepares active, participant oriented, circle time once or twice daily that involve stories, songs, puppets and props; makes connections with service providers in the community and facilitates referrals for families where necessary; makes connections with school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; follows proper work procedures, observes all regulations pertinent to the work, maintains a good working relationship with other employees, and cooperates in maintaining a healthy learning and working environment; performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor; student supervision as required by the Principal or Vice Principal.

Actual start date of assignment is the first day of instruction in September.

August 26 is the first day of work (first day of start-up hours).


Shut-down / Start-up hours are temporary hours which are worked during the summer break (from Canada Day to Labour Day) and cannot be carried over into the next school year.


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