Early Learning and School Age Support

Job Description:

The Early Learning Educator Support will work with the Early Childhood Educators or Youth Educators to provide quality programs for children, parents/caregivers who are participants of CHANCES Family Centre. The Early Learning Educator Support Staff plays a very significant role in the day to day functioning of CHANCES Family Centre. They develop positive relationships with the children and their families and participate as members of the Early Childhood and Early Learning Teams as well as the broader staffing unit of CHANCES Family Centre.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Child Development Programs:
· Building a relationship of trust; mutual respect and caring for children and parents/caregivers who attend CHANCES Family Centre programs;
· Guiding and assisting children in the techniques of proper bathroom, eating, and dressing habits;
· Using redirection and guidance to assist children in understanding and verbally expressing their emotions as an alternative to physical aggression;
· Providing the children with opportunities for social interactions within the context of play-based learning;
· Modelling a safe, secure and creative learning environment for children and parents/caregivers;
· Recognizing problems as learning opportunities for children and parents/caregivers.

2. Supporting Parents:
· Respecting parents/caregivers values and attitudes as well as understanding their different approaches to parenting;
· Communicating openly and effectively with parents/caregivers;
· Interacting with parents/caregivers in a positive way, when they have difficulty leaving a child;
· Helping all families feel welcome and comfortable in the environment at CHANCES Family Centre programs.

3. Staff Support:
· Contributing to a supportive team environment by utilizing the appropriate lines of communication to solve issues and challenges;
· Supporting the Early Childhood and Early Learning Teams by having flexibility in work schedule to allow for the quality of all programs to be maintained and to be able to offer programs at times which are most convenient for participants;
· Participating in regular team meetings for the Early Learning or Early Childhood Education Team;
· Contributing to a supportive team environment by fully engaging in all aspects of the position as Early Learning Educator Support, including all components of program planning, delivery, and clean up.

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