Casual Early Childhood Educator - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Casual Early Childhood Educator:

Requisition ID: 7455

Hours Per Week:
Varies

Position:
Existing

FTE:
Varies

Department:
Early Learning

No Months Per Year: 10

Position Status:
Casual

Employee Group:
Non

Rate of Pay:
$27.57 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 9/1/23

Responsibilities:

Explore early learning play experiences including art, music and drama
Collaborate in creation of developmentally appropriate play experiences
Consult and collaborate with teacher and multidisciplinary team (MDT) members to ensure continuity with strategies and supports for children with diverse needs
Assist in the design and adaption of customized programming to address cultural needs
Design and develop programming based on student interest and in collaboration with the school team
Use the FLIGHT framework to plan experiences that enhances development and dispositions to learn
Maintain child documentation for visible learning (I.E learning stories and portfolios as outlined in the FLIGHT framework)
Communicate with families to share child's experiences and developmental growth
Mediate with children, families and staff to resolve problems
Collaborate with outside agencies
Provide personal and physical care
Provide social and language development support
Work closely with children to nurture relationships and foster growth
Build relationships with postsecondary institutes to facilitate student field placements
Participate in relevant opportunities to enhance the early learning and care field
Participate in sessions and regular call backs in collaboration with the teacher

Qualifications:

Diploma in Early Childhood, plus three years of directly related experience
Early Childhood Supervisor Certification
Early learning specialization (courses to include child development, communication, emergent curriculum and environments)
Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of English Language Learners (ELL) and settlement services in the community.
Knowledge of community and program development best practices
Knowledge of emerging multimedia technology and equipment, Microsoft programs including Excel, Outlook and databases
Knowledge of program planning and project management techniques
Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with school teams
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to influence decisions
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information
Strong consultation, facilitation and needs assessment skills
Good research and analysis skills
Flexible with the ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Ability to work with a wide variety of clients and needs both within and outside of the division.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program as part of its total compensation package, based on contract status.