Preschool Instructor Ii - Sherwood Park, Canada - Strathcona County

Strathcona County

Verified Company

Sherwood Park, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

_This posting is for 2 Hourly, Part-time positions working 10 to 15 hours per week. _

As a Preschool Instructor II, you will plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate, play-based recreation programs designed to increase children's social, emotional, and physical development, as well as their language and communication skills.

Other responsibilities include actively guiding Preschool Instructor I's, communicating with parents/caregivers, completing the set-up and take-down of some equipment, as well as light cleaning duties.

This position requires working at various urban and rural locations with no public transit access. The locations include Millennium Place, Kinsmen Leisure Centre, Strathcona Olympiette Centre, Strathcona Wilderness Centre, and Ardrossan Recreation Complex.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and implement activities for up to 20 children based on emergent curriculum
Maintain a clean, safe, and positive learning environment
Provide direction on planned activities to the assisting Preschool Instructor I
Greet and welcome participants and provide parents/caregivers with daily feedback
Participate in training sessions, attend meetings, and maintain professionalism and preparedness for each shift
Communicate effectively with team members, including coworkers, supervisors, and facility staff

Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong communication and leadership skills
Flexibility to work in a dynamic team environment with mínimal supervision
Ability to recognize and respond to a variety of children's needs and programming requirements
Strong time management, problemsolving, and creativity

Qualifications

Early Childhood Development Diploma, Educational Assistant Diploma, or Bachelor of Education Degree
NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills is an asset
HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset
WHMIS is an asset

Conditions of Employment

Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
Current Standard First Aid/CPR-C and AED certification
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including a variety of daytime shifts with occasional evenings and weekends
Reliable transportation to work at various urban and rural locations across Strathcona County

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.