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Alerces Spanish Preschool & Kindergarten, of Saskatoon, SK is looking for preschool and kindergarten teachers to teach a small ratio groups, Spanish and English. A Reggio Emillia inspired educational institution; Alerces supports and encourages learning through inquiry curriculum that is based on the interests of the children. The successful candidate will be employed by Alerces.
The position is for a one school year term with the potential for continuation and further growth and responsibilities in the future.Requirements:
Applicants must have:
- ECE certificate
- A teaching certificate would be an asset
- Excellent written and oral communication in both English and Spanish
- Familiarity or experience with Reggio Emillia approach, child centered learning
- A passion for early education and an inspiration to support and encourage learning
- A desire for continuous learning and development
- Knowledge or willingness to learn Saskatchewan curriculum
- Effective computer skills
- Excellent research skills
- Task planning and organizational skills
- Creative thinking skills
- Willingness to grow and develop as a part of Alerces team.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- Reggio Emilio Approach to Early Childhood Education Training
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
- Plan and develop child care and nursery school programs
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Additional Skills
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Kindergarten
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
- Multicultural setting
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance