VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: Designated Early Childhood Educator - Supply Pool

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is seeking Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) Supply Pool staff for virtual interviews. This role is an integral part of the Catholic School team, accountable to the Principal and/or designate. The DECE will collaborate with the classroom teacher and support staff to set up, plan for, and deliver Catholic Education. Responsibilities include observing and assessing student development, maintaining a positive learning environment, communicating with parents, and performing duties related to the Kindergarten Program in accordance with the Education Act, Board Policies and Procedures, and the Mission of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Future supply pool and short-term contract opportunities are also available.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.)
Registered Member, in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Catholic Pastoral Reference (dated within the last 12 months)
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with various outreach and community development programs is an asset.
Experience working in a school system is an asset.

Responsibilities

Create a warm, positive, faith-filled environment in the classroom that is reflective of Dufferin-Peel’s Catholic virtues and is conducive to children’s optimal growth and development.
Implement the Kindergarten Program by planning, developing and delivering daily play and inquiry based learning opportunities which support and promote the holistic development of children – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically – with particular attention to individual student’s diverse needs, strengths, interests and stages of development in accordance with the Four Frames: Belonging and contributing, Self-regulation and well-being, Demonstrating literacy and mathematics behaviours, Problem solving and innovating.
Follow the Kindergarten Program and other relevant documents developed by the Program Department, Ministry of Education and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Provide positive social and emotional learning experiences exemplified by Dufferin-Peel’s Catholic virtues to strengthen pro-social skill development including but not limited to sharing, problem solving, emotional regulation and cooperation.
Work with school resource staff as well as Board and community resource and support services staff to support the needs of diverse learners including students requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Ensure the activities required for project-based emergent curriculum and/or best practices are created, maintained and utilized.
Observe, monitor, record and assess students by using a variety of documentation methods including developmental checklists, anecdotal reports and portfolios.
Contribute to the completion of the initial Observation and the Kindergarten Communication of Learning.
Organize field trips and supervise students while on field trips.
Participate in the preparation and supervision of the classroom and playground areas.
Provide guidance and assistance to children with self-care, washroom routines, dressing, lunchtime and other nutritional activities and needs.
Participate in family/educator communications, regarding student assessments.
Respond to difficult situations and take appropriate action in stressful or emergent situations according to Board policies and procedures.
Observe Health and Safety Standards.
Maintain collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children as directed by the Principal and/or designate.
Provide guidance to families, Supply staff, students and volunteers with respect to program planning, childcare and community resources.
Communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with students, families, and the general public on pertinent information.
Maintain confidentiality including, but not limited to staff, student and family information.
Maintain appropriate records for students (e.g. Health, attendance, etc).
Attend staff meetings, appropriate school-level meetings and professional development activities, as required.
Complete other duties as assigned.