Job Description

This one on one support educator position requires a qualified Early Childhood Educator with experience in working with children in an inclusive setting and experience with children with varied abilities in NW Calgary. The educator will provide a program and supports for a child's success in a preschool-age classroom.

This position is under the terms of an FSCD (Family Supports for Children with Disabilities) contract. This is position is roughly 11:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Thurs and 8am - 5:00pm on Fridays.

Responsibilities and Duties

The roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and well-being of the child.

Assisting with preparing, and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities and experiences that encourage child's creativity and learning, and promote child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Participating fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the child and the overall operation of the program and centre.

Maintaining a supportive, safe, and clean classroom environment.

Ensuring the program operates at all times in compliance with all childcare licensing standards.

Sharing responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assisting with toy/equipment disinfecting.

Ensuring the centre is maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

Participating in ongoing professional development and attending/maintaining all mandatory training.

Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Program Supervisor, and/or Management Team.

Qualifications

In order for the employee to be successful in this position, they must possess the following qualifications:

Proper ECE Certification set by childcare licensing regulations.

Up to date first aid and CPR certification.

Valid police clearance including the vulnerable sector check.

Understanding of childcare licensing regulations.

Experience in working with children with diverse needs.

Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning.

Passion for teaching and guiding young children.

Optimistic, energetic, with a fun-loving attitude and a strong ability to motivate others.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of early childhood development, including best practices and related current research.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.64 per hour

Work Location: In person