Part Time - Early Childhood Educator

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Manager, the incumbent undertakes all duties pertaining to the care and education of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The incumbent also models skills and provides feedback to the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Assistant students to support their theoretical training. Key Responsibilities: Provides developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages from kindergarten to school age that is congruent with the department philosophy and meets the requirements of the governing legislation. Provides behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities. Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell. Arranges children’s play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum; builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care. Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors and guides the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) students. Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with families through open communication by daily written charts, daily interactions, formal parent interviews and parent information sessions. Maintains currency in the curriculum methodology used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development by participating in a variety of Professional development activities. Collaborates with colleagues, shares expertise and practical knowledge; participates in centre and program development meetings. Other duties as assigned.