Early Childhood Educator

The job works under the direction and general supervision of the principal and receives functional guidance from the Supervisor, Early Learning. The job focusses on the development, programming and supervision of children five years and under in educational and alternative settings. The job is responsible for all aspects of primary care and supports the nurturing of growth in children.

The incumbent is expected to create early learning experiences and environments that support learning through play. The incumbent guides play and documents children’s progress. The incumbent collaborates with the school team, and in particular the Half-Day Kindergarten teachers where Extensions programing is offered.

The job participates in planning inquiry-based programming that follows the Alberta Early Learning and Care Framework (FLIGHT) and is responsible for providing an enriched environment.

Explore early learning play experiences including art, music and drama

Collaborate in creation of developmentally appropriate play experiences

Consult and collaborate with teacher and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members to ensure continuity with strategies and supports for children with diverse needs

Create experiences to support exploration of the world around us, supporting language and communication, with a learn-through-play philosophy

Assist in the design and adaption of customized programming to address cultural needs

Design and develop programming based on student interest and in collaboration with the school team

Use the FLIGHT framework to plan experiences that enhances development and dispositions to learn

Gather program resources and materials

Maintain child documentation for visible learning (I.E – learning stories and portfolios as outlined in the FLIGHT framework)

Communicate with families to share child’s experiences and developmental growth

Participate in meetings with educational and multi-disciplinary teams to address problems and discuss strategies

Mediate with children, families and staff to resolve problems

Collaborate with outside agencies

Provide personal and physical care

Provide social and language development support

Work closely with children to nurture relationships and foster growth

Build relationships with post-secondary institutes to facilitate student field placements

Participate in relevant opportunities to enhance the early learning and care field

Participate in sessions and regular call backs in collaboration with the teacher

Maintain technical knowledge through a range of activities