Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Catholic School District
Description
Calgary Catholic School DistrictSt. John Reception Centre
Street NW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
The Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker is deployed to various schools within the District when permanent staff are absent or a position is temporarily vacant.
Specific Accountabilities
- Develops and delivers an early childhood program to support language and literacy development
- Collaborates with the Principal, Preschool teacher and Instructional Services on the delivery of a parent support and education program to support the literacy and language developed for the children at home
- Participates in the assessment process of language proficiency in English skills
- Collects and compiles documentation and data related to the progress of the children
- Engages interpreters to facilitate communication with families
Qualifications:
- Two (2) year diploma from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare including course work in child development, learning through play, diversity in childcare settings and other related areas of study or equivalent
- Experience working with 'new Canadian' children and families from diverse backgrounds in a learning environment
- Child Development Supervisor Certificate (formerly level 3) or be eligible to attain this certification
- Broad based understanding of the challenges of immigration and cultural transition
- Respect for and understanding of the importance of the value of first language and culture
- Second language skills an asset
- Ability to travel to various schools within Calgary Catholic
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