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Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal, the Designated Early Childhood Educator will be responsible, in collaboration and partnership with the classroom teacher, to help students learn and grow through the implementation and set up of developmentally appropriate activities for students in the ELP kindergarten. They will work in partnership with the teaching team to listen, to respond and to provide guidance, feedback and/or resource supports as deemed appropriate to the families.
Education University degree in early child development or a 2 year Post secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education. Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Minimum of 2-3years recent experience in related child care required with current working knowledge of child development. Note -for some schools the position maybe designated bilingual and therefore working knowledge of the French language is required.




Skills Required Thorough understanding of early child development and knowledge of elementary school operations
Demonstrate effective and ongoing professional communication with parents/guardians, staff and students
Ability to use tact, discretion and good judgement.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure
Well developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision within a multicultural environment and can respect and work with a diverse range ofstudentsand families of all backgrounds and abilities
Demonstrates sensitivity to individual needs of studentsin a multi ethnic and multilingual environment
Demonstrates initiative and creativity
Ability to model healthy adult-child relationship and positive discipline
Adapts well to changing demands
Well developed computer literacy skills
Works independently and as a member of a team
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues
Keep current with early childhood practices
High degree of confidentialityIsessential
FIRST Aid, CPR
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