Early Childhood Practitioner - Eric Harvie School - Area 1 - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

MissionThe Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.Competition InfoCompetition Close Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:59pmCalendar: 10 Month TraditionalSalary: Staff Association Grade D, $23.62 - $30.96/hourFTE: 0.7143, 25 hours/weekPosition DescriptionResponsibilitiesAs a member of the Classroom Learning Team:

• Co-plans, facilitates and assesses developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for young children.
• Consults and collaborates with System and Area based early learning team members to support inclusive programming.
• Develops and facilitates developmentally appropriate programming to support early literacy and numeracy, appropriate verbal and emotional environments, strategies for the development of expressive and receptive language and physical skills.
• Participates in the development and delivery of Family Oriented Programming.
• As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained.
• Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
• Ensures the safety of the children they supervise.
• Availability to support early learners during the lunch period specific only to early childhood development programming.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet the purpose and accountabilities of the role.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with early learners.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset).

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Ability to utilize strategies that are developmentally appropriate for early learners when responding to challenging behaviours of children.
• Ability to successfully complete a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention course or an equivalent course
• Maintains confidentiality, and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to children.
• Continually accesses professional learning opportunities in order to remain knowledgeable about current best practice.
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists and instructional resource personnel
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with children
• Comfort and competency working with technologies to support children’s learning
• Demonstrate respect and value for all individuals
• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
• Good organizational skills, time management skills
• Strong oral, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
• Ability to be alert and respond to situations of risk
• Personal suitability

NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift between 10 to 50 lbs, the ability to carry, push and pull between 10 to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently.The incumbent may be subject to challenging behaviours of students. It may also require travel between work sites and work in more than one site i.e. floater.Conditions of EmploymentPolice Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.Be Part of Our SuccessAre you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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