Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator
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The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator.
WHO ARE WE?
At PVNC Catholic, more than 2,300 dedicated staff work together to develop the intellectual, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well-being of more than 14,700 students in 30 elementary and 6 secondary schools. We are committed to creating a school board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure an equitable and inclusive work environment.
PVNCCDSB recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of, and respond to a diverse population. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, we will value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
As an employee of the Board, you join a community dedicated to excellence in Catholic Education. We offer inclusive working and learning spaces in communities where you can live, work and thrive. Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Cobourg, Grafton, Campbellford, Peterborough and Lindsay are just some of the vibrant, diverse communities we serve.
Being Creative, Being Well, Being Community - these are the three priorities that form the core of everything we do at PVNC Catholic. We invite you to bring your creativity, your spark and your passion for education to our school communities. We also value the voice of all our employees and believe that everyone plays an important and unique role in contributing to diversity of thought and experience in our Board.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THIS POSITION:
The following are minimum requirements of this position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also apply.
- 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.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THE ROLE FOR YOU?
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly to the posting. All applications should include the following:
- A detailed cover letter;
- A resume of qualifications and experience;
- Our Board’s Catholic Priest Reference Form for Roman Catholic RECEs (which you will obtain/print from our Board website at www.pvnccdsb.on.ca - see the Careers section) Note: please get this step started now, but do not wait to submit your application - it can be added to your online portfolio when you obtain it.
While we welcome all applications, we will only respond to those who are short-listed for this role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and we wish you all the best in your career journey.
WHAT NEXT STEPS COULD LOOK LIKE:
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via an email to participate in an interview (typically held in-person). We anticipate that candidates invited to interview will be contacted shortly after the posting closes.
- Please check your junk mail, as sometimes these invitations go directly to junk.
- The successful candidate must submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months of hire, prior to starting this position.
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. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Officer at 705-748-4861 ext. 1212.
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.
