Early Childhood Educator (Level 1)
Casual / On-call
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Early Childhood Educator is accountable to the Childcare Coordinator and the Department Manager and is responsible for the 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’s 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
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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 the development of children in all areas
• Develop a curriculum to build on children’s 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, 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
• Ensures that you tidy your room before leaving the childcare
• 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
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
• Ensure that the professional approach is aligned with CIWA values
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships 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
QUALIFICATIONS
• ECE Level 1 certificate is mandatory
• ECE Level 2 certificate will be an asset
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children
• Current Security Clearance by the City of Calgary Police Department
• Current Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Proof of up-to-date Tetanus vaccination and TB test
• Canadian Language Benchmarks 5 or higher in reading and writing/listening and speaking
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and use of the internet
• Understanding of early childhood development theories and practices
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in dealing with an immigrant population
The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search. CIWA does not cover this cost.
CIWA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request accommodation, please contact Careers@ciwa-online.com in advance of your interview.
The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We thank all interested candidates in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Department
- Non-profit
- Locations
- Calgary
Calgary
Early Childhood Educator (Level 1)
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