Holyrood Playschool is Looking for a New Teacher
Holyrood Cooperative Playschool (HCPS) is a licensed, parent-run, non-profit, cooperative program of the Holyrood Community League (HCL). HCPS is looking to hire an enthusiastic and energetic preschool teacher for our program located at the bright and beautiful Strathearn Community Hall at 9511 90th Street NW Edmonton, for the 2021-2022 school year. This position will be part-time, and hours of work are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-11:30am, with additional preparation hours each week. The position will run from September 2021 to June 2022, as well as some preparation time and attendance at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in August 2021 will be required. With support from both the Holyrood and Strathearn communities we are beginning a new year in September 2021 and we are excited for new changes and new possibilities both in location and learning adventures.
The person hired for this position must be passionate about working with children, with a desire to support their curiosity, exploration, and discovery, through a variety of intellectual, creative, and physical methods. The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative, resourceful, and have a love of the “learning through play” style environment. A passion for nature and the outdoors is an asset to this position as there is ample outdoor space surrounding the Strathearn Community Hall, which can be creatively incorporated into the regular learning routine of the program.
HCPS Teacher role includes:
- Developing, planning, and leading indoor and outdoor activities that support and promote the development of student inquiry, creativity, learning, and curiosity
- Actively supervising all children while providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
- Ensuring the playschool complies with all licensing requirements.
- Supervising and guiding the teacher’s assistant and parent volunteers.
- Communicating regularly with parents and the parent committee in-person and through email.
- Contributing to the monthly playschool newsletter.
- Attending and participating in the August AGM and February open house.
- Working with a parent volunteer to plan classroom events and in-school and out-of-school field trips.
- Purchasing equipment, toys, and supplies as needed.
- Operating within a budget provided by the parent committee.
Qualifications Required:
- Child Development Worker certification (formerly Level 2), or Child Development Supervisor certification (formerly Level 3). Applicants with educational equivalencies can apply, but certification must be obtained before being hired
- Standard First Aid and CPR (obtained before Sept 2021)
- Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector search (obtained before Sept 2021)
Note: Knowledge of French language is an asset, but not required.
For more information, or to apply with cover letter and resume, please email playschoolholyrood@gmail.com or visit our website at www.holyroodplayschool.ca
