Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker - Calgary, Canada - Catholic School Centre

Description

Calgary Catholic School District
St. John Reception Centre
15 – 12 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. The Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker provides developmentally appropriate play-based literacy to English Language Learning (ELL) preschool children. English language acquisition will be developed through culturally responsive collaborative practice.

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 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