JobTitle: Early Childhood Educator Substitute
Reports To: Program Supervisor; Early Childhood Education Director
Overview: Create and run educational programs that fuel children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth
Qualifications:
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ECE or ECE Assistant certificate
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Fluent in the English language (spoken & written)
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Valid Criminal Record Check (covered by JCC at time of hire)
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Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR
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Three References
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Experience in creating learning through play environments with emergent curriculum
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Strong computer skills
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Strong time management skills
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Working knowledge of Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
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Bountiful energy, enthusiasm and leaderships skills
Responsibilities, as listed but not limited to:
Program Planning
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Using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and Sheva- The Jewish Early Learning Framework for the JCCA of North America as guides, educators care and educate the children in their group.
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Abide by the ECEBC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
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Adhere to Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
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Work as part of the team
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Provide for the safety and well-being of children
With Children
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Respond to children in positive, culturally-sensitive and respectful ways, always leaving their integrity intact
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Take an active role in all areas of the program
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Provide guidance which encourages learning and developing self-concepts
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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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Include children in problem solving with their peers
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Model positive communication skills
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Assist the children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
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Respect and address children’s emotional and social needs
With Parents
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Respect the individuality of all parents/families and be sensitive to the stresses they may experience
With Staff
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Support colleagues as part of a team effort in creating a positive and safe environment
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Promote open communication by addressing imminent issues and being receptive to others
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Maintain respectful relationships amongst staff at all times
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Address questions, ideas or concerns with Program Supervisor; ECE Director in a timely fashion, whenever necessary
Health, Safety and Nutrition
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Ensure, in cooperation with team members, that the environment is clean, healthy and safe for children at all times
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Follow all current regulations, Program policies and procedures relating to health, safety and nutrition
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Ensure the daily program promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines
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Ensure children are dressed appropriately for all activities
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Conduct head-counts at various points through-out the day
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Ensure there is a staff person at the front and at the back of the group of children, when leaving the classroom and returning (to the gym, library etc.)
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Understand and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting
Centre Responsibilities
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Assure that all activities within the program rooms and the JCC as a whole are always undertaken with consideration and respect for JCC property and member well-being
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Inform the Centre of issues/concerns via the ECE Director
General Responsibilities
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Promote the vision of inclusive, family-centred care which is respectful of diversity and culture
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Promote and model a professional attitude in daily work by taking an active role in professional development offered by the JCC
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Recognize and respect all confidential matters of the Centre and its affiliates
Wage Enhancement will be added for Educators holding ECE license.