Strong Start Early Childhood Educator - Victoria, Canada - School District #62 (Sooke)

School District #62 (Sooke)

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Exciting career opportunity with a growing School District

STRONG START EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
(Permanent)

Colwood Elementary School

About us.

The Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia and employs approximately 2,000 staff and has a student population of over 13,000.

The District operates in five municipalities:

Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and acknowledges the nations on which our schools are built, including T'Sou-ke Nation, Sc'ianew Nation, Pacheedaht Nation, and all South Island Coast Salish Nations, specifically Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation.

Our vision is to honour student voice and choice through engaging, purposeful and experiential learning in a safe and respectful community.

What you'll be doing...

The Strong Start Early Childhood Educator plays a vital role in our schools by delivering the day-to-day operations of the Strong Start Program to ensure that the goals and objectives of the program are met.

The Strong Start Early Childhood Educator provides planning, coordination and administration to the Strong Start program which targets a diverse population in its local community.

What we offer

A starting wage of $30.28 per hour

Vacation to paid over Winter and Spring Break (based on the terms outlined in the current CUPE Local 459 Collective Agreement)

Two (2) Professional Developments days and one (1) self-directed professional development day per school year plus access to additional funds for further professional development such as course fees.

Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you

Life insurance at 3X your annual salary

Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan, putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement

Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Opportunity for additional positions within the District such as crossing guards, bus and noon-hour supervision assistant and more

What you need to apply...

Completion of Grade 12 graduation and Diploma/Certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Two years and over of experience

School District No.

62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment.

We believe in a learning and work environment that is welcoming and safe that values, reflects and appreciates differences.

STRONG START EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
ONE POSITION FOR COLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

20 HOURS PER WEEK. (8 AM - 12 PM) There is some flexibility with start and end time of the hours each day.

QUALIFICATIONS AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Please note that failure to attach all pertinent information (i

e:
certificates, outline of relevant experience, resume, etc.) to demonstrate that you are qualified may exclude you from this posting.

TITLE:

STRONG START EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 12 graduation and Diploma/Certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, children, volunteers, professionals and community members

Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, community resources and early learning

Experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for a parent participation early learning program

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good organization and planning skills

Knowledge of the socio-economic characteristics of the local community

Holder of a Child Safe First Aid Certificate.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
School Principal or Vice Principal and District Principal

SUPERVISES:
N/A

JOB GOAL:

The Program Coordinator delivers the day-to-day operations of the Strong Start Program to ensure that the goals and objectives of the program are met.

The Program Coordinator provides planning, coordination and administration to the Strong Start program which targets a diverse population in its local community.

Performance Responsibilities:

Ensure that the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to provincial guidelines, such as the Early Learning Framework

Create a family-friendly, equal access environment that provides safety and security for children

Maintain detailed, daily program statistics

Record monthly and quarterly statistics for the school district and Ministry of Education

Produce reports and work plans in cooperation with the school district, as required

Attend meetings that pertain to Strong Start, as required

Work closely with and understand the requirements of the school personnel, the school district and Ministry of Education policy and procedures

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners

Meet with local Early Childhood Development staff on a regular basis for support an