Afterschool Program Educator
Salary/Wages Wage is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Type: Part Time
Location: Early Childhood Learning Centre
Educational Requirements: Early Childhood Education certification
Experience Required: Previous experience working in Childcare from ages 5-12
Closing Date: 2024-08-19 3:00PM
Description
School Profile
Fredericton Christian Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Fredericton, New Brunswick for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, and additionally includes an Early Childhood Learning Centre, which includes Pre-K programs and Afterschool. We are approved by the New Brunswick Department of Education.
Our Mission
Fredericton Christian Academy is a private Christian community of excellence that exists to challenge students to grow in knowledge, character, and leadership to dynamically impact their world for Christ.
Position Description
Fredericton Christian Academy is seeking a qualified Educator to work in our Afterschool program. This position would begin at the start of the 2024-2025 school year with the possibility of summer hours during the current year.
The ideal candidates will possess the following:
- A personal commitment to faith in Jesus Christ;
- Willingness to embrace and support the vision and mission of Fredericton Christian Academy, including but not limited to, agreement with the school’s statement of faith;
- The ability to lead an Afterschool program, with appropriate planning and preparation.
- Understanding of how to provide an emergent curriculum experience that builds on children’s interests, abilities and needs.
- Willingness to build children’s self-esteem through positive guidance and nurturing
- Creating a positive atmosphere through fair, progressive and consistent expectations
- Maintaining accurate and complete records and other administrative tasks
- Establishing and maintaining professional communication with parents/caregivers by participating in a variety of formal and informal communication strategies.
- Collaborate with colleagues, support and maintain a team approach by sharing expertise and practical knowledge in developing the program
- Ability to demonstrate the following:
- Compassion
- Consistency and fairness
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Flexibility
- Respectfulness
Required Qualifications:
- First Aid certification
- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
- Experience working with children ages 5-12.
Asset Qualification(s):
- Early Childhood Education certification
- 30/60 hour Early Childhood Introduction courses
Wage
Wage is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to apply
SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO MOLLY SMITH by email:
m.smith@fcae.ca
Subject: Afterschool Program Educator Position
Note: Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted.
