Calgary Catholic School District St. John Reception Centre 15 - 12 Street NW, Calgary

Overall Accountability

The Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker is deployed to various schools within the District when permanent staff are absent or a position is temporarily vacant. The Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker provides developmentally appropriate play-based literacy to English Language Learning (ELL) preschool children. English language acquisition will be developed through culturally responsive collaborative practice.

Specific Accountabilities

- Develops and delivers an early childhood program to support language and literacy development
- Collaborates with the Principal, Preschool teacher and Instructional Services on the delivery of a parent support and education program to support the literacy and language developed for the children at home
- Participates in the assessment process of language proficiency in English skills




- Collects and compiles documentation and data related to the progress of the children
- Engages interpreters to facilitate communication with families

Qualifications :

- Two (2) year diploma from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare including course work in child development, learning through play, diversity in childcare settings and other related areas of study or equivalent
- Experience working with ‘new Canadian’ children and families from diverse backgrounds in a learning workplace
- Child Development Supervisor Certificate (formerly level 3) or be eligible to attain this certification
- Broad based understanding of the challenges of immigration and cultural transition
- Respect for and understanding of the importance of the value of first language and culture
- Second language skills an asset
- Ability to travel to various schools within Calgary Catholic

📌 Casual Early Learning and Childcare Worker (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Catholic School District
📍 Calgary