COMPANY OVERVIEW

Olivet New Church and School is a vibrant Christian community that encompasses both a church and a private Christian school. We are dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a nurturing environment.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

· An ECE, ECA, or related designation is required
· A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children in a school or daycare setting
· Energy, enthusiasm, and patience
· Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with children, parents/guardian, colleagues
· Willingness to take direction from the Kindergarten Teacher
· A strong moral code in all areas, demonstrating a willingness to maintain general
philosophies of the organization, with a general comfort level working in Christian/religious setting and participating in religious activities as part of the programming

· Assisting the Kindergarten Teacher with programming, in providing well-balanced and organized activities, consistent with the Ontario curriculum paired with Olivet’s curricular goals, promoting the academic, physical, emotional, social and spiritual development of all the children.
· Assisting in establishing and supporting adherence to classroom-level rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
· Supporting in the providing of a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
· Attendance at events occurring outside of school hours, when the Kindergarten children are involved, as well as occasional field trips.
· Additional responsibility: Lunchroom supervision of all grades 5 days/week, and helping kindergarteners dress and undress for outdoor recesses.