Applicants must be in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators and possess Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED at the date of application. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must complete a Physical Demands Test. Human Resources will confirm the date/time of the test with the successful candidate.
THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT ON THE WRDSB SUPPLY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LIST.
The Human Resources Department will forward all ELIGIBLE applications to the Principal. The Principal of the school will screen applications and may select those he/she wishes to consider from the qualified applicants. Neither Human Resources nor the Principal will necessarily respond to each applicant.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit a Criminal Record (CRC) including the vulnerable sector that is acceptable to the Board. Human Resources must be in receipt of the original CRC before your employment can begin. Please note that the Board does not assume any costs associated with the Criminal Record Check.
Designated Early Childhood Educators - 10 Month Position
Reporting to the principal, the designated early childhood educator will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning kindergarten program within a classroom setting and provide supervision and age appropriate learning for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required. The DECE will report to the principal of the school.
The DECE will collaborate in the design of the full day early learning kindergarten program and environment which will enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold a two year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma preferably with experience in a childcare or educational setting;
- Provide proof of registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators;
- Hold Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED.
PROVEN ABILITY TO:
- Proficiently display knowledge and practice of the Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program document, Ministry of Education, 2016;
- Use effective and varied assessment tools to capture student learning and uses the information to inform their planning;
- Displays positive interpersonal skills in working with students, teachers, paraprofessionals, Principal/Vice Principals, parents, and community agencies;
- Communicate in a professional manner;
- Understand commitment to confidentiality;
- Demonstrate effective class management skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Documents student learning effectively using a variety of tools and techniques suitable for Kindergarten children (at a glance sheets, photographs, video, class profiles);
- Maintain updated attendance, emergency contact information, medical information, safety plans, etc.;
- Works effectively and efficiently with the Kindergarten team teacher to maximize their program delivery skills in a complementary way;
- Demonstrates 3 roles; observer, materials manager, spectator, and participant;
- Incorporates an inquiry-based curriculum assigned to reflect the way children conduct knowledge;
- Interactions with children demonstrate opportunities for 'responding, challenging and extending' learning;
- Creates an environment that fosters open, professional communication;
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher and special education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for children requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP);
- Supervise and assist children in washroom routines and toileting/diapering
- Supervise and assist children with dressing;
- Attend staff meetings, appropriate school-level meetings and professional development activities as required;
- Complete any duties as assigned by principal.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM:
- Maintain and updates the Extended Day Program binder;
- Perform related administrative functions as required;
- Plans and delivers play-based learning that promotes the well-being of the child;
- Ensures ongoing and effective communication with parents, staff, and administrators
- Oversee and distribute snacks for children attending;
- Absences specific to Extended Day Program must be reported according to board policies;
- Complete other related duties as assigned by the principal.
Applications and supporting documentation stating qualifications and experience, including a copy of your Certificate of Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators and proof of Standard First Aid and CPR/AED must be included in your portfolio.
Only those with the basic qualifications will receive consideration for an interview. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources staff will only respond to inquiries from applicants selected for an interview. No phone calls please.
Under the for staff screening and police record checks;
Employees [DECEs, EAs, CYWs] working in licensed child care programs are required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check issued by a Police Service on or before every fifth anniversary after the date of the most recent vulnerable sector check. In addition, employees are required to complete an annual offence declaration (annually recorded through the WRDSB staff portal). Educators working in Before and After School Programs are required to complete a request for VSC through your local police service [available online] and submit your original electronic copy to [email protected] for review.
Employees are required to have a valid first aid and cpr certificate and or be registered to update their training within the year.
It is the responsibility of interested candidates to ensure that their application, including a resume, cover letter, Ontario College of ECE registration and Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED is submitted through Apply to Education. Candidates are asked not to contact schools directly, either by phone or email. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Please note that no application packages are to be sent to the Board office. All applications will be accessed only through the Apply To Education website.
Commitment to Equity
The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.
The information collected in Apply to Education is used to monitor WRDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in WRDSB recruitment and hiring practices.
We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system . Information is collected pursuant to (Ministry of Education), and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . Access to this information is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. Access, use and disclosure of the data is governed by MFIPPA and . Applicant Self-Identification data will be attached to your Apply to Education applicant profile as long as you are employed with the WRDSB.
If you prefer not to answer any of the Self Identification questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this please contact .
