Early Childhood Educator Level 1 or 2 - Calgary, Canada - MAC Islamic School Calgary

MAC Islamic School Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is a nationally incorporated charity with chapters in 13 cities across Canada.

We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level 1 or 2 to join our team at Al-Salam Preschool.

Job Summary:

Al-Salam Preschool is a Muslim faith-based program running under MAC Islamic School at Al-Salam Centre (6415 Ranchview Dr NW) in Calgary.

The Early Childhood Educator Level 1 or 2 will provide quality care and support that will address the children's unique needs while meeting all standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments and operating within the Code of Ethics as defined by the College of Early Childhood Educators.

This position reports to the preschool Supervisor.

Duties &

Responsibilities:

1.

Assist in planning, carrying out, and assessing

developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the Preschool

Program Statement.

Provide a daily balance of

active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities

Establish and carry out a daily

activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times

Organize space, equipment and

materials before activities

Assist children in expressing

themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend

conversations

Use a variety of teaching techniques

including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing

Encourage and assist children to

practice self-help daily

Plan and carry out experiences that

foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems

Provide opportunity each day for each

child to be alone

Provide opportunity for child

directed play experience

Plan and carry out activities that

encourage problem solving

Provide experiences and play

materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and

attitudes

Participate in short and long-term

planning

Through self-regulation support

children with necessary coping skills for stress management

Individualize the curriculum

Utilize MAC preschool programming to

ensure all program areas are meeting all needs of every child

Observe how children use materials

and interact with each other and adults

Use observations to expand play and

plan activities that recognize individual difference

Initiate referrals or additional

services for parents and children

Ensure

guidance of children's behaviour that encourages positive self-concept

Set reasonable behaviour expectations

consistent with preschool's philosophy and policies

Provide positive guidelines such as

redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement

Immediately address problem behaviour

without labelling the child

Follow behaviour guidance and

policies established by the preschool and consistent with accepted practice in

the field

Ensure

the child's environment is healthy

and safe

Follow the preschool's procedures for

administering medications and maintaining health records

Report all accidents, injuries and

illnesses to the manager or delegate and record such incidents in the daily log

book and as a serious occurrence if necessary

Monitor the environment for hazards

Update daily on children's allergies

and other special conditions

Establish daily eating routines that

are fun for children

Attend to children's physical needs

as promptly as possible

Report all incidents of child abuse

to the supervisor and follow preschool procedure and government regulations

Release children only to authorized

persons

Ensure

positive communication with parents

Discuss the programs events and the

child's progress with parents

Accommodate the parent's instructions

for daily routines when possible within group routines

Encourage parents to participate

whenever possible

Contribute to the ongoing operations of the

preschool

Follow licensing requirements

Carry out the responsibilities

assigned by the preschool supervisor

Attend regular staff meetings

Maintain confidentiality of all information

related to the preschool's children, their parents, and staff

Participate in the annual performance review

process

Contribute to annual plan for the preschool

Plan and carry out annual personal

development

Keep up to date with early childhood advocacy

developments

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

Promote the preschool within the community

Actively participate in Al-Salam Preschool staff activities whenever possible

Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff who work within the building

Desired

Competencies & Behaviours:

Believes in and practices the Preschool Program Statement

Ability to build trust and positive relationships with families in the program

Act as a role model of appropriate behaviour

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, w