35 h/w (10 m/y)
Note: In cases where an internal applicant from a different classification applies, that candidate will be required to participate in an interview and will be subject to reference checks to determine eligibility for the position subject to Article 12.02 of the collective agreement. For greater clarity, the interview will be worth 70% and the reference check 30%.
Competition Period
Applications can be done at home or from outside the school at www.applytoeducation.com no later than 12:00 p.m. on the closing date outlined above.
Job Function
Work in collaboration with the teacher to plan and implement the Kindergarten program and to maintain a healthy
physical, emotional, and social learning environment. Registered Early Childhood Educators work during the
regular school day and may also continue appropriate supervision and programming for students in an extended
day program.
Job Description
- Support efforts to integrate faith in all areas of the curriculum, including delivery of the Religion program
as well as participate in faith-based activities and liturgies.
- Registered Early Childhood Educators collaborate teachers in observing, monitoring, and assessing the
progress and development of the children in Kindergarten and in communicating with families.
- Partner with the teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and student-interest driven
play-based programming to reach the Four Frames of Learning; Belonging and Contributing, Self Regulation and Well-Being, Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours and Problem Solving
and Innovating.
- Assist children in becoming independent with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities.
Guide students to be independent with toileting and assist when they experience issues.
- Attend staff meetings, parent conferences, Welcome to Kindergarten Night and other professional
development activities.
- Administer medication in accordance with Board Policy and Administration Regulations; AP-HS-401
Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
- Provide age appropriate programming for groups of students as part of an extended day program as
required to include.
- Provision of supervision.
- Providing direction to assistant if present.
- Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for students, with diverse activities to engage students and build social competence, emotional maturity, literacy, numeracy and physical skills.
- Maintaining all appropriate records for students (e.g. attendance, health issues, etc.)
- Setting up of classroom (e.g. display, upkeep, organization of materials, etc.).
- Maintaining a hygienic/safe environment
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Requires O.S.S.D., (plus Early Childhood Education Diploma) with a minimum of six months
experience an educational setting.
- Proof of registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Knowledge of current Ministry of Education Kindergarten Program.
- Requires excellent interpersonal qualities and is able to work as a team.
- Experience planning and implementing developmentally-appropriate programs.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Requires knowledge of related legislation and pertinent Board policies and directives such as, but not
limited to Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
- Requires performing physical duties such as lifting, carrying, extended periods of time
walking/standing.
- Proven ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate action in stressful or emergency
situations.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to our website. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 705-748-4861. 