Pedagogical Support

Job Description:

This support position in an early learning centre will allow the opportunity for Early Childhood Educators to be released from their supervision of children which will allow them time to observe, document and plan for the individual needs of the children in their group and support their implementation of the PEI Early Learning Framework. This will also allow the opportunity for experienced educators within the program to mentor less experienced staff.

The Pedagogical Support staff’s specific responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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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