Holland College
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Early Childhood Educators (2) – LINC Program
Term positions – ASAP to March 31, 2024 (With possibility of an extension)
Duties and Responsibilities
Holland College is seeking an Early Childhood Educator 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:
- 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.
Equal opportunity will be given to applicants of diverse backgrounds, Holland College welcomes applications from individuals with marginalized identities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In keeping with the terms and provisions of the College’s various employment and collective agreements, priority may be given to internal candidates.