preschool teacher Prince George
Job description
POSITION NOTES: Casual
TITLE: EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - Casual
DEPARTMENT: Schools
REPORTS TO: Principal/Early Learning
Coordinator
SUMMARY:
The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for
organizing, preparing, planning and facilitating early learning programs and
initiatives in a play-based environment.
The Early Childhood Educator may oversee the day-to-day operations for
the StrongStart BC Early Learning programs and/or work collaboratively with
teachers and other school staff to support early learning initiatives and
programs. The Early Childhood Educator
ensures that the goals and objectives of the program and initiatives are met
using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and/or StrongStart B.C. Operation
Guide as a guideline.
DUTIES:
Ensure that programs initiatives
are developed and maintained in response to the Early Learning Framework
and other designated documents (ie. StrongStart BC Operation Guide).
Maintain detailed daily
program records using designated records program.
Produce reports and
work plans in cooperation with the District as required.
Set up, establish and
operate the Early Learning Program and initiatives where designated.
Ensure that the activities
reflect the stages of child development and fosters healthy learning and
guidance of the child and family.
Encourages parents to
participate in the education of their children and assists in referrals to
community services and supports as appropriate.
Collaborates with the
school to facilitate a smooth transition for families into kindergarten.
Works collaboratively
with teachers, school staff, Early Childhood Educators and other district
staff to support and advocate for play-based early learning programs and
initiatives.
Attend meetings as
required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS
Diploma in Early
Childhood Education.
Current BC Early Childhood
Education certification.
FoodSafe certification.
Training and/or
experience (1 year) working with children in the 0-5 age range.
Training and/or experience
working with parents/guardians.
Demonstrated knowledge
of child development, family dynamics, and community resources.
Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills; ability to be culturally sensitive; reactive;
collaborative and resourceful.
Intermediate knowledge
of computer programs.
Class 5 driver’s
license.
Ability to maintain
confidentiality.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (Early Childhood Educator)
Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (eg:
art supplies, computers, audio visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Sufficient vision and
hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
Ability to lift,
transfer and assist students as required.
Manual dexterity.
HOW TO APPLY:
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About School District 57
School District No. 57 (Prince George) serves approximately 14,600 students in 40 schools in an area that extends from Mackenzie to the north, through Prince George, west to Cluculz Lake, south to Hixon and east to McBride and Valemount to the Alberta Border.
The district employs approximately 2,000 people, making it one of the largest employers outside of the lower mainland of British Columbia.
We are a dynamic and progressive district. Prince George's education system encompasses 32 elementary 8 secondary and the Centre for Learning Alternatives. The district offers choice schools in the area of Montessori, French Immersion and Traditional.
About School District No. 57
CEO: Sharon Cairns
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: School / School District
Website: www.sd57.bc.ca
Year Founded: 1946
