Early Childhood Educator Substitute

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:

ECE or ECE Assistant certificate
Fluent in the English language (spoken & written)
Valid Criminal Record Check (covered by JCC at time of hire)
Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR
Three References
Experience in creating learning through play environments with emergent curriculum
Strong computer skills
Strong time management skills
Working knowledge of Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
Bountiful energy, enthusiasm and leaderships skills

Responsibilities, as listed but not limited to:

Program Planning

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.
Abide by the ECEBC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Adhere to Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
Work as part of the team
Provide for the safety and well-being of children

With Children

Respond to children in positive, culturally-sensitive and respectful ways, always leaving their integrity intact
Take an active role in all areas of the program
Provide guidance which encourages learning and developing self-concepts
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Include children in problem solving with their peers
Model positive communication skills
Assist the children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
Respect and address children’s emotional and social needs

With Parents

Respect the individuality of all parents/families and be sensitive to the stresses they may experience

With Staff

Support colleagues as part of a team effort in creating a positive and safe environment
Promote open communication by addressing imminent issues and being receptive to others
Maintain respectful relationships amongst staff at all times
Address questions, ideas or concerns with Program Supervisor; ECE Director in a timely fashion, whenever necessary

Health, Safety and Nutrition

Ensure, in cooperation with team members, that the environment is clean, healthy and safe for children at all times
Follow all current regulations, Program policies and procedures relating to health, safety and nutrition
Ensure the daily program promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines
Ensure children are dressed appropriately for all activities
Conduct head-counts at various points through-out the day
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.)
Understand and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting

Centre Responsibilities

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
Inform the Centre of issues/concerns via the ECE Director

General Responsibilities

Promote the vision of inclusive, family-centred care which is respectful of diversity and culture
Promote and model a professional attitude in daily work by taking an active role in professional development offered by the JCC
Recognize and respect all confidential matters of the Centre and its affiliates

Wage Enhancement will be added for Educators holding ECE license.