Holland College
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Term Position (with possibility of an extension)
Holland College is seeking three (3) Early Childhood Educators for the Centre for Newcomer Children which supports the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The successful candidate will perform the following responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and promote each child’s physical development, emotional wellbeing, growth and social development, communications skills, cognitive skill development, ethical understanding, and creativity.
- Observe and assess children’s skills, abilities, and interests.
- Be an active participant in children’s day, allowing children to take the lead while supporting in learning and discovery; through activities and experiences that meet the individual development needs of the children and the program philosophy.
- Provide a supportive and encouraging environment for parents who are learning English onsite.
- Contribute to daily cleaning and record keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Early childhood Educator level 1,2, or 3 certification is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR & Food Safety are required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and relationship building skills.
- Please note, if you are the successful candidate, you will be required to provide a criminal background check, vulnerable sector check as well as current proof of immunizations and Tuberculosis status.
- Ability to speak an additional language would be considered an asset.