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Contribution of Early Childhood Educators
The teachers recognize the needs of young children to:
- use their bodies with increasing competency
- to enjoy and learn from each other
- to expand upon experiences and knowledge
- to develop healthy self-concepts and inner controls.
The intermeshing of physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of each age group determine the selection of activities and the arrangement and rearrangement of equipment and classroom space.
Providing for individual differences is the heartbeat of the program. Our teachers are skilled in watching and listening to discover needs, strengths and weaknesses. The emotional needs of each child is paramount. Teachers are warm and nurturing and genuinely enjoy the company of each child. It is important to note that in order to reach a child's mind, a teacher must capture his or her heart. At Emmanuel, staff changeover is all but non-existent. This provides the children with a predictable, emotion-based setting.
Helping Children Learn About Themselves
How children feel about themselves is of prime importance. The cues and feelings they receive from others establish the framework upon which healthy relationships and feelings are formed and built upon.
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A poster which shows an eagle soaring through the skies with the caption "He flies because he thinks he can" has significance in the preschool environment.
Children who believe they can succeed, will succeed.
- They will explore and challenge their environments and by doing so they will master skills and gain feelings of competence.
- They will feel free to "soar" if the environment they find themselves in is encouraging and supportive, and if the adults in their lives show genuine warmth, interest and acceptance.
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Therefore, the preschool teacher is the most important element in the preschool program. The teacher sets the mood and the stage for helping children learn about themselves in positive ways.
Early Childhood Educators understand children and their needs. They are knowledgeable of developmental guidelines, but they are also aware of individual differences. They are aware of the broad scope of normal behaviour in young children and the importance of understanding their egocentrism and their need for autonomy. |
The People Who Make the Centre Work
All full time staff are Early Childhood Educators with many years experience in the field.
- The day-to-day operation of our centre is managed by the supervisor, Bonnie Zehr.
- Kelly Baker is the Assistant Supervisor.
- A Board of Directors oversee the operation of the Centre. The volunteer directors represent various areas of expertise. Click here to learn more.
What Parents Say
Here's what parents have said about our staff in our most recent evaluation:
- "The gentle hearts of the staff - this little girl feels loved and protected and she is thriving."
- "The nurturing the staff do with my child. There is so much caring."
- "The experience of teachers shows in the quality of care."
- "Caring teachers, the director has been wonderful and her sense of how kids should be treated and respected is shared by all the staff. Excellent programming."
- "Our family sincerely thanks all the staff for helping our son be the most he can be."
- "The teachers go the extra mile to get to know each child."
