This is an ideal position for someone looking for extra hours with a flexible schedule.
Childcare Assistant:
Working in licensed childcare facilities, assists senior staff to provide support and direct care to pre-school and school age children including children with additional needs to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.
Work Hours: On Call – shifts vary between 8am-5pm, 9:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-6pm and available in early years and school aged programs.
Qualifications:
- Responsible Adult certificate or have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition
- Six (6) months recent related work experience.
- Valid approved First Aid certificate.
- Must be 19 years of age.
Job Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide care and mature guidance to children.
Responsibilities:
- Assists senior staff in monitoring children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest periods.
- Assists in planning, preparing, and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities.
- Under close supervision, conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.
- Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
- Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to senior staff.
- Keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
1. Criminal record review
2. Signed confidentiality form
3. Approved reference check
4. Immunization record
Benefits and Perks:
Vacation & Time Off: Casual employees earn 10.2% on top of their straight-time pay in lieu of vacation days and statutory holidays.
Other Perks: Casual dress, flexible hours, on-site parking, staff events, and more.
Compensation as per the BCGEU Collective Agreement: $27.11/hour
Apply today at: [email protected]
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $27.11 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a licensed childcare facility?
- Are you currently located in Squamish? If not, have you secured housing in the area?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Responsible Adult or ECE/A certificate (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
