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Job Posting 24-027

100% PERMANENT Early Childhood Educator (ECE) 10 MONTH

Start Date: May 6, 2024

Location: St Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Guelph

Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Rate of Pay: starting at $21.86/hr $28.58 per hour

Reporting to the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator will partner with the Classroom Teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program within a classroom setting and provide supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students.The Catholic Early Childhood Educator will collaborate with the school teacher in the design of programs and environments which will enhance childrens cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Partner with the classroom teacher and other designated staff and parent to plan and implement the early learning kindergarten program through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities

Collaborate with the classroom teacher and other designated staff to support individual students identified needs, strengths, interests and stages of development

Observe, monitor and assess the development of pupils in JK/K and extended day program.

Partner with the classroom teacher and special education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for children requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Maintain appropriate records for students, (e.g. health, attendance, etc.)

Collaborate and maintain set-up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of material etc.)

Assist children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities

Organize and supervise children on field trips

Attend staff meetings, appropriate school level meetings and professional development activities

Complete any other duties as assigned by Principal REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Hold a two-year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma

Proof of registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators

Knowledge of Ministry of Education full day early learning program

Experience planning and implementing age appropriate programs

Basic computer skills; and strong organization and time management skills

Ability to communicate and collaborate with others

Knowledge of related legislation and working knowledge of WCDSB related policies and procedures;

Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public;

Proven ability to follow organizational policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner

Understanding and commitment to confidentiality

Demonstrate knowledge of classroom management and take appropriate actions based on established board policies and procedures

Experience in the early learning kindergarten program is an asset

Basic food handling procedures is an asset Qualified candidates in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators are invited to apply by sending a detailed cover letter, resume, supporting educational documents, a photocopy of your current Roman Catholic baptismal certificate or your Roman Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation certificate, and three (3) professional work related references. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the job posting indicator(s) that you are applying for. E-mail: resumes@wellingtoncdsb.ca POSTING DATE: THURSDAY March 7, 2024 CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY March 20, 2024 at 4:00pm, and will remain open thereafter until position is filled.

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