Job Description

Early Childhood Educator (Level 2) Full time - 37.5 hours per week Competitive salary and benefits package The Early Childhood Educator is accountable to the Childcare Coordinator and the Department Manager and is responsible for efficient and effective implementation of childcare activities in accordance with the National Childcare Standards, which ensures quality childcare programming to all services of the Calgary Immigrant Women\xe2\x80\x99s Association. This position is responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities for children with mild to moderate disabilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides monthly program planning of activities for children aged 6 months to 6 years old

• Plans and implements activities to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the children in the program

• Demonstrates flexibility by accommodating different age groups and/or travel to various offsite locations as they arise

• Plan and create age appropriate assignments and activities using online resources to enhance development of children in all areas

• Develop curriculum to build on children\xe2\x80\x99s immediate interests

• Facilitate a variety of teaching techniques including but not limited to providing services through online platforms

• Takes precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children and notifies direct supervisor of any concerns

• Communicate regularly any issues of mutual concern, both verbally and in written form, with parents, coworkers, supervisors and outside resources

• Is familiar with and follows emergency procedures

• Ensures that the childcare facility and equipment are clean on a regular basis and/or when accidentally soiled; this includes cleaning of kitchen, washrooms, gym mats and common areas

• Is able to lift and carry children up to 30 lbs and/or move equipment of similar weight from storage or other rooms

• Arrives to work 15 minutes prior to program start and is able to tidy the room before leaving

• Compiles evaluations of children in care and reports to direct supervisor necessary modifications to program delivery for best practices

• Attend and participate in CIWA events

• Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager including requests for additional paid hours on a temporary basis when needed

• Ensure that professional approach is aligned with CIWA values

• Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff and volunteers of CIWA

• Maintain a positive image and professional work habits and represent CIWA in a professional manner

• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

• ECE Level 2 certificate is mandatory

• Understanding of early childhood development theories and practices

• Current Security Clearance by the City of Calgary Police Department

• Current Alberta Children\xe2\x80\x99s Services Intervention Record Check

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification

• Proof of up to date Tetanus vaccination and TB test

• Canadian Language Benchmarks 3 or higher, particularly in listening and speaking

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in dealing with an immigrant population

• Computer literacy including Microsoft office