Split Shift Educator in Edmonton, Alberta at Edmonton Region Child Care Association

ERCCA Holyrood is recruiting a full time, split shift level 2 or 3 educator for our out of school care program. 30 hours per week. Split shift would be 7:00-10:00am and 3:00-6:00pm Monday - Friday. Additional hours may be available for non school days.

Holyrood is a french immersion school. Experience/knowledge of French would be considered an asset for this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Level 2/3 ECE Certification issued by the Province of Alberta

- Valid First Aid Certification

- Acceptable Police Information Check with vulnerable sector, issued in the last 6 months.

What we offer:

- Competitive wages, including experienced wage criteria

- Health and Dental benefits

- Health Spending Account

- Group RSP program with matched contributions

- Paid sick, float, and vacation time

- Educator appreciation closure day yearly

- Yearly Professional development day

Key Responsibilities:

1. PROGRAM DELIVERY

• Work with childcare team in implementing programming.
• Create a program which is reflective of the values and goals of the Flight Framework & pyramid practice,and other essential early childhood theories.
• Engage in planning cycle, completing the required documentation from observations, to planning and implementation.
• Communicate with families regarding program activities and expectations.
• Communicate all pertinent information to other educators regarding program needs or requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Assistant Director, Director or Executive Director.
• Be aware of and engage in a way which is aligned with the ERCCA Code of Ethicsand guiding principles.
• Work in partnership with the pedagogical team. Implement change as necessary based on feedback.

2. WORKING WITH CHILDREN

• Actively supervise children at all times.
• Always maintain child/educator ratios.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.
• Encourage children to foster autonomy and self-regulation to be responsible for themselves and their actions.
• Foster well-being and a strong sense of belonging in all childrenin the program.
• Model appropriate behaviours.
• Guide children’s behaviour according to the Behaviour Guidance Policy.
• Encourage the development of healthy self-esteemand positive identities.

3. HEALTH & SAFETY

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children by following the Health and Safety Policy.
• Be familiar with all specific individual health circumstances, which may include allergies, cultural preferences or other relevant medical issues that may require medication or specific attention.
• Ensure that all private information regarding children and families is kept confidential.
• Understand and comply with the Food/Nutrition Policy.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of materials and equipment in thechildcareroom.
• Report any toys, games, equipment or furniture that are not in good repair and arrange fortheir disposal or repair.
• Participate in daily and weekly cleaning of the centre. Complete daily checklists to document cleaning, disinfecting toys and equipment, hazards and playground safety.
• Perform first aid as required.

4. ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate regularly with families regarding their children.
• Be familiar with and implement all ERCCA Personnel and Program policies and procedures.
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed at opening and closing.
• Verify all child absences and ensure attendance records are accurate. Inform the Assistant Director/Director of any attendance irregularities.
• Keep accurate records of time of time spent with children.
• Keep a list of groceries and supplies as required.
• Ensure that the emergency binder is present in the same room as the children.
• Be familiar with evacuation procedures.
• Follow the Sign In/Sign Out policy and procedures.
• Observe interests and needs of the children and implement observations into planning.
• Communicate to the Assistant Director/ Director any information regarding the well-being of the children, families and program.
• Attend any meetings as requested by the Director or Executive Director.

5.OTHER

• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Pedagogical Team, Assistant Director, Director, or Executive Director.
• Read articles/research to keep current with trends and practices in Early Childhood Education and Health and Safety Practices.