Toronto District School Board

Description du poste

• Partner with the Kindergarten teacher to implement and plan developmentally appropriate activities to build skills in French literacy and cognition through large and small group activities such as music, story-time, co-operative games, the arts, waterplay, sand play, drama, construction, science/inquiry, and indoor/outdoor play.
• Work in collaboration with the Kindergarten teacher to implement the French Immersion curriculum and to address individual students’ identified needs, stages of development and interests.
• Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen prosocial skills such as sharing, problem solving, and cooperation.
• Plan programs and environments for play and activities to create opportunities for developmental progress.
• Maintain a healthy emotional and social learning context for students.
• Assist children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities.
• Accompany children on field trips.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and with teachers and staff of the school to deliver a French Immersion Kindergarten/Extended Day program.
• Report to parents and supervisors on children’s developmental progress within healthy, safe, nurturing, and challenging play environments, before and after school.
• Observe and assess children's progress and behaviour.
• Provide supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students as part of the Extended Day program, as required, which includes:
  • Providing direction to assistant if present.
  • Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for students, with diverse activities to engage students and build on prosocial and language development.
  • Maintaining all appropriate records for students (e.g., attendance, health issues, etc.).
  • Setting up of classroom (e.g., display, upkeep, organization of materials, etc.).
  • Maintaining a hygienic/safe environment.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• A two-year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma with six months’ childcare experience in an educational setting.
• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Oral and written French language proficiency.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education full day learning program.
• Knowledge of related legislation and working knowledge of TDSB-related policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public. 
• Proven ability to follow directions, policies, and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, confidentiality.
• Proven ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate action in stressful or emergency situations according to policies and procedures.
• Experience planning and implementing age-appropriate programs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR B or C Certification, OR
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR B or C Certification; and
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program; and
• Ability to physically assist children, as required (e.g., lifting).

1. Ensure you review the posting details and include all relevant documents in your submission, including:
   • Copies of valid First Aid & CPR Credentials, and
   • Proof of Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
2. Quote posting number in the subject line:
   • If applying for more than one posting, you must submit a separate application for each.
3. Attach a detailed résumé and covering letter as one file in PDF format and submit to: [email protected].
4. Deadline for submissions is NOON on May 13, 2022.