Designated Early Childhood Educator - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario

Rates of Pay - Qualified DECE - $25.80/hour - $32.80/hour (Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications)

RESPONSIBILITIES The Early Childhood Educator, under the direction of the Principal, will work in partnership with the Classroom Teacher, parents, other early childhood educators, educational support staff and special education staff. They will be responsible for supporting early learning in an enriched learning environment designed to help children develop the foundational social, emotional, academic and physical skills necessary to succeed in school and in life, as well as support the extension of learning into the childs home. Duties will include planning and implementing the Early Learning Program under the guidance of the Principal, working collaboratively with all staff to track the developmental progress of all children, providing support to the teacher in writing report cards, participating in parent-teacher conferences, creating an inclusive learning environment, providing proactive and reactive interventions, providing oversight to support the health, safety and well being of children in the program and facilitating home/school communication, as well as other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent as well as a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required.

This position is ten months per year (September to June/school year).

One reference must be a recent/immediate supervisor. Authorization to contact the references under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act must also be included.Kelsey Wellwood, Human Resources Officer

The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however,

only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This Board is an equal opportunity employer

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process .Christy Radbourne, Director of Education Roger Griffiths, Board Chair