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On call- Casual CEA/ECE (all schools)

Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese

Kelowna, Penticton, Trail, B.C.

Job description

The Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese (CISND), hosts six elementary schools and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan and Kootenay regions of British Columbia. We are committed to hiring qualified staff who are dedicated to educating students in the Roman Catholic tradition.

CISND is now accepting applications for:

(On Call/Casual) Certified/Non-Certified Education Assistants (CEA/EA)

Early Childhood Educators (ECE), and Early Childhood Educator Assistants for the following schools:

St. Joseph (Nelson, BC)

Our Lady of Lourdes (West Kelowna, BC)

St. Joseph (Kelowna, BC)

Immaculata Regional High School (Kelowna, BC)

St. Michaels (Trail, BC)

St. Mary's School (Cranbrook, BC)

Holy Cross School (Penticton, BC)

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

  • Commitment to Catholic Education
  • Identification with and participation in the life of a Catholic parish (preferred)
  • Training specific to the role (Education Assistant)
  • Successful Education Assistant experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters
  • Ability to work well with children, colleagues, and administration
  • First Aid Training Certificate.

In order to be considered for any position with CISND, the application must be complete. If you are not able to provide the documentation provide a reason in your cover letter. Do not submit reference letters.

The following is to be included in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume include list of special certificates, licenses, honours and awards (related to position).
  • Post Secondary Transcripts (related to the position).
  • Evaluation report from employer/practicum supervisor.
  • CISND Pastoral Reference

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit the following:

  • Photocopy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada).

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About this occupation

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Early childhood educators
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Usual requirements

  • Early childhood educators
  • Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or A bachelor's degree in child development is required.
  • Licensing is required in Ontario and certification is required in British Columbia for early childhood educators. Licensing for early childhood educators is usually required in all other provinces and territories.
  • Early childhood educator assistants

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What you’ll need

Commitment to Catholic Education. Participation in the life of a Catholic parish preferred. Training specific to the Education Assistant role. Successful Education Assistant experience. First Aid Training Certificate. Legal entitlement to work in Canada

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