JOb Vacancy - early Child hood Educator

Fort Garry

Job Overview:

To provide quality care with a child-centred approach to the children participating in the Childcare for Newcomer Children (CNC) program ensuring health and safety. The Lead Child Care Worker in the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program is responsible for the planning and implementation of an age appropriate program for children aged 19 months – 5 years in an on-site, license-not-required setting.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Follow all CNC requirements

·        Develop a multicultural and age-appropriate programme for children of parents attending the EAL program

·        Maintain close contact with parents concerning children’s behaviour and development in the child care facility

• Work with the other staff members to plan and implement activities which will support and encourage English language learning while valuing and maintaining the first language
• Welcome and become acquainted with parents and orient them to programs and services when necessary

·        Maintain accurate child and program records such as child’s attendance, staff time sheets, child registration, field trip permission slips, activity description, snack plans, etc.

·        Supervise child care worker(s) assistants and volunteers – including an annual performance review for each child care worker assistant

·        Purchase programme supplies where required

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Level II Diploma or in the process of training with completion expected before March 31, 2014
• Valid First Aid Certificate – Level B CPR
• Valid Criminal Record Check, and clear Child Abuse Registry Check
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills
• Ability/experience working in a multicultural environment
• Knowledge of a language other than English an asset
• Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of immigrant families
• Strength stamina and ability to work with active, young children
• Demonstrated strong ability to work as a member of a small team

Job Details:

• Location:          Fort Garry – Fort Garry MB Church 1771 Pembina Hwy
• Schedule:         14 hours per week from September – June with unpaid school breaks. M/W/Th/F

mornings from 9:00-11:30 (program time) Additional hours for planning and meeting

• Salary:             $17.05-$18.63 per hour

How to Apply:

Please mail, or email résumé and cover letter by Friday, September 20, 2013 to:

 

Val Cavers

Mosaic – Newcomer Family Resource Network

397 Carlton Street

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2K9

info@mosaicnet.ca