Junior Kindergarten Instructor in Grande Prairie

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. HARRY BALFOUR SCHOOL is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for a Temporary Full-Time Junior Kindergarten Instructor (26 Hours/Week).

Under the direction of the Supervising Teacher, the School Principal and the District Principal, the Early Childhood Instructor will be responsible for ensuring that the Early Childhood program aligns with and supports the philosophy, goals and outcomes as outlined in the Early Childhood program guide. The Early Childhood Instructor will be responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment for children in their early years. In the Early Childhood program, children are encouraged to explore, learn and communicate as they play in a safe, nurturing classroom. Positive play experiences are aimed at fostering optimal development of social interaction skills, communication skills, emotional skills, creative expression, fine and gross motor skills, and problem solving/intellectual skills.

Competencies

• Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices in early learning
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to lead large group activities, as well as instruct small groups or individual students

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate a classroom environment that provides safety and security for students to learn in an interactive, play-based setting
• Select, plan, and implement play-based creative experiences that meet the needs of young learners
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• Experience working with children in an Early Childhood Program
• Experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the position, may be considered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid would be considered an asset
• You have the ability to meet outside of school hours.
• You have the ability to work as part of a team.
• A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in Policy GGG: Personnel Policy for Non-Teaching Staff. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $25.91/hour to $31.20/hour. Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.

All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at kellielewis@pwpsd.ca or by phone at (780) 831-3077.

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