One on One Support Educator in Edmonton, Alberta at Edmonton Region Child Care Association

Edmonton Region Child Care Association (ERCCA) is hiring two contract support educator positions. Both positions will be working one on one with a child with diverse needs. Summer contract, with possibility of continuing in a new position with our association in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Level 1, 2 or 3 child care certification issued by the province of Alberta

- Experience in child care

- Experience working with children with diverse needs in a support role an asset.

- Valid first aid certification

- Clear police check including vulnerable sector, issued in the last 6 months.

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Provide one on one support to children in our program when needed

- Work collaboratively within a team of child care educators

- Support weekly program plans reflective of children's interests, and the values and goals of the Flight Framework.

- Document children's learning through pedagogical documentation and learning stories shared with families through parent communication app.

- Communicate daily with families regarding program activities and expectations.

- Closely supervise children at all times, always maintaining child/educator ratios.

- Create and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.

- Encourage children to foster independence and to be responsible for themselves and their actions.

- Model appropriate behaviours, guide children’s behaviour according to the Behaviour Guidance Policy.

- Daily cleaning and organizing of program space as needed.

BENEFITS

- Competitive wages based on ECE level; $15.55- $18.10 plus government wage top up.

- Paid sick, vacation and float days for full time educators.

- Ongoing professional development opportunities.

- Association promotes from within, including leadership and pedagogical roles.