LEAD EDUCATOR – ELMDALE KINDERGARTEN & SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

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LEAD EDUCATOR – ELMDALE KINDERGARTEN & SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

Mothercraft Ottawa is a non-profit multifaceted family support agency offering a wide array of programs for families from pregnancy to school age.

POSITION AVAILABLE:

Part-time term position for a Lead Educator in the Elmdale Kindergarten & School Age Program located at Elmdale Public School (up to 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday and 7.5 hours per day on school holidays, Professional Development days, March break, and Christmas break).

START DATE:

September 5, 2017 up to June 29, 2018 (this opportunity carries the possibility of an extension)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working as part of a team, the Lead Educator is responsible for ensuring that quality care and programming are provided for the children by leading the planning and implementation of a program based on the E.L.E.C.T. framework that is designed to promote cognitive, social, physical and emotional development, and How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years. The Lead Educator is responsible for a group of children as well as mentoring program educators and acting as a resource to parents and team members. Provides direction to students, volunteers and substitute staff. Develops and implements program goals. Works with the Program Manager to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Early Childhood Education diploma/degree from recognized college/university or recognized equivalent
Membership in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators
Supervisory experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a licensed group child care program, including experience with working with kindergarten and/or school age children
Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Valid First Aid and CPR, vulnerable sector police records check, and an updated immunization report are required
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work closely with other team members
Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
Flexibility and openness to change
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to articulate and implement goals and objectives
Adequate energy and ability to meet the physical demands of the job, both on site and on field trip outings
Working knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA), Emergent Curriculum, and E.L.E.C.T. framework
Experience working with children with special needs