Supply Early Childhood Educator

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Job Title:

Supply Early Childhood Educator

Hourly Rate:

$26.80

Vacancy Type:

This posting is for an occasional supply list for existing and future coverage needs.

Site and Location

Board wide

About the ALCDSB

The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board inspires and nurtures strong communities of faith, engaged communities of learning, and compassionate communities of service. The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

Encompassing an area of over 16,000 square kilometers in beautiful eastern Ontario, the Board services more than 12,000 students in 43 schools. For more information about the Board and district, visit

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal, the Designated Early Childhood Educator will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program supporting the faith initiatives within a Catholic classroom setting and provide supervision and age appropriate Catholic programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required.

Qualifications:

• Two year Early Childhood Education Diploma and proof of registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• One to three years childcare experience in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education full day early learning program and related legislation;

  Knowledge of ALCDSB related policies and administration procedures.

• Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the public
• Proven commitment to maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to deal with classroom management, stressful and emergency situations
• Experience planning and implementing age appropriate Catholic programs
• Basic computer skills, strong organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and time and move/carry equipment for program, and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)
• A Catholic OR a Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate with a is required.
• Oral and written English language proficiency is required

What you would bring to the team

The Board is seeking candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:

Communication

Shares and receives information and ideas in a variety of ways and adapts to the needs of the audience to ensure the message is understood.

Innovation

Creates, develops and implements new processes or services with the aim of improving the learning community for all.

Interpersonal Relations

Displays characteristics and personal attributes that enhance communication and interactions. Establishes and maintains harmonious professional relationships by demonstrating respect and sensitivity to all.

Leadership

Motivates groups of people, while maximizing the efforts of others to achieve a common goal.

Planning and Organization

Plans, organizes and coordinates time, resources and tools to meet established goals.

Professional Integrity

Models strong ethical or moral principles and always follows them, regardless of who is present.

System Thinking

Sees, acknowledges and contributes to the shared mission and vision of the Board. Approaches all work done within ALCDSB as being part of a larger system that is inter-related with strategic plans. Understands that work done in one part of ALCDSB impacts a variety of groups inside and outside of the Board.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a Police Record Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector check (VSC) current within six months of date of hire.

In this position you will work on an on-call basis replacing absent staff. Full Time and Part Time Temporary opportunities are often available and offered to supply staff. Supply staff are considered before external applicants when applying for permanent positions with the board.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants who require accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department by email to make an accommodation request.

All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resources.

While we thank all those who have applied, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.