Requisition Details

Support Staff Regular Part-Time Replacement Position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements) 

Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about your field and interested in sharing your skills with others?

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator plans and implements a quality early childhood education program for children, assists in supporting students enrolled in ECE-related programs, models the philosophy and Program Statement of the ECE-related programs, and develops and maintains professional relationships with families. The incumbent is responsible for upholding the Care for Newcomer Children Requirements (CNCR) and the Staff Handbook guidelines.

Our successful candidate will have the opportunity to support a diverse group of children and families who are newcomers to Canada, who will join our program both physically and virtually. The incumbent will work up to 24 hours/week, and the hours of work are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Supports a rich relationship-based program that supports all areas of development, while fostering a strong sense of belonging in addition to nurturing each child’s well-being in our care for children ages 6 months to 4 years old
• Embraces play as a foundational piece of our curriculum through a constructivist approach to learning and development aligned with How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Communicates effectively with children, families, and members of the community for whom English is not their first language
• Knowledgeable in the importance of dual language learning for newcomer children
• Ensures that the basic needs of children are met, including health and safety
• Provides ongoing supervision of all play areas and all activities/routines that occur
• Communicates respectfully with parents and ensures that messages are passed on to both parents, and other staff
• Ensures that any unusual situations are shared with Supervisor
• Attends staff meetings, contributes to team discussions, and participates in professional development that is made available
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Registered Early Childhood Educator
• Standard First Aid and CPR training required
• Is preferably fluent in more than one language
• Clear criminal record check with the vulnerable sector screening and up to date immunization records required

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We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.

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