ERCCA Holyrood is recruiting a full time, split shift level 2 or 3 educator for our out of school care program. 30 hours per week. Split shift would be 7:00-10:00am and 3:00-6:00pm Monday - Friday. Additional hours may be available for non school days.
Holyrood is a french immersion school. Experience/knowledge of French would be considered an asset for this role.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Level 2/3 ECE Certification issued by the Province of Alberta
- Valid First Aid Certification
- Acceptable Police Information Check with vulnerable sector, issued in the last 6 months.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages, including experienced wage criteria
- Health and Dental benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Group RSP program with matched contributions
- Paid sick, float, and vacation time
- Educator appreciation closure day yearly
- Yearly Professional development day
Key Responsibilities:
1. PROGRAM DELIVERY
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Work with childcare team in implementing programming.
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Create a program which is reflective of the values and goals of the Flight Framework & pyramid practice,and other essential early childhood theories.
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Engage in planning cycle, completing the required documentation from observations, to planning and implementation.
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Communicate with families regarding program activities and expectations.
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Communicate all pertinent information to other educators regarding program needs or requirements.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by Assistant Director, Director or Executive Director.
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Be aware of and engage in a way which is aligned with the ERCCA Code of Ethicsand guiding principles.
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Work in partnership with the pedagogical team. Implement change as necessary based on feedback.
2. WORKING WITH CHILDREN
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Actively supervise children at all times.
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Always maintain child/educator ratios.
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Create and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.
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Encourage children to foster autonomy and self-regulation to be responsible for themselves and their actions.
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Foster well-being and a strong sense of belonging in all childrenin the program.
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Model appropriate behaviours.
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Guide children’s behaviour according to the Behaviour Guidance Policy.
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Encourage the development of healthy self-esteemand positive identities.
3. HEALTH & SAFETY
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children by following the Health and Safety Policy.
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Be familiar with all specific individual health circumstances, which may include allergies, cultural preferences or other relevant medical issues that may require medication or specific attention.
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Ensure that all private information regarding children and families is kept confidential.
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Understand and comply with the Food/Nutrition Policy.
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Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of materials and equipment in thechildcareroom.
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Report any toys, games, equipment or furniture that are not in good repair and arrange fortheir disposal or repair.
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Participate in daily and weekly cleaning of the centre. Complete daily checklists to document cleaning, disinfecting toys and equipment, hazards and playground safety.
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Perform first aid as required.
4. ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Communicate regularly with families regarding their children.
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Be familiar with and implement all ERCCA Personnel and Program policies and procedures.
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Ensure that proper procedures are followed at opening and closing.
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Verify all child absences and ensure attendance records are accurate. Inform the Assistant Director/Director of any attendance irregularities.
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Keep accurate records of time of time spent with children.
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Keep a list of groceries and supplies as required.
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Ensure that the emergency binder is present in the same room as the children.
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Be familiar with evacuation procedures.
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Follow the Sign In/Sign Out policy and procedures.
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Observe interests and needs of the children and implement observations into planning.
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Communicate to the Assistant Director/ Director any information regarding the well-being of the children, families and program.
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Attend any meetings as requested by the Director or Executive Director.
5.OTHER
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Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Pedagogical Team, Assistant Director, Director, or Executive Director.
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Read articles/research to keep current with trends and practices in Early Childhood Education and Health and Safety Practices.
