Fundamentals Childcare Centre is seeking a dedicated School Age Program Team Member to support and engage children in our after-school and summer programs. This role involves creating a nurturing and caring learning environment for school age children. Working independently, and part of a collaborative team, plans and facilitates engaging age-appropriate activities for children (Kindergarten to age 12) while appropriately guiding behaviours in a safe, inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively develop, maintain, coordinate & implement engaging age appropriate program planning that meet the cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral needs for school age children (kindergarten to age 12 years).
- Facilitate emergent activities based on interests & needs of children.
- Organize and execute field trips on full day care days (ie: spring break/summer).
- Supervise a group of children and ensure their safety and well-being (inside and outside).
- Utilize strong group management to lead and direct group activities.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Use age-appropriate techniques & strategies in guiding behaviour.
- Use flexible thinking and creative approaches to adapt quickly to situations.
- Maintain knowledge of strategies utilized for inclusion.
- Ensure program standards are upheld and implement company policies & procedures.
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe learning environment for children.
- Responsible for the sanitation of the classroom and classroom materials to meet safety standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Experience working with children in a Before & After School care program or recreational setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with children, parents, and team members
- Ability to create engaging, fun, and educational activities tailored to various age groups
- Knowledge of child development
- Patience, creativity, and a caring attitude towards children's needs
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
PLEASE NOTE
- Candidates must have at minimum a Responsible Adult certificate or Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate at the start date of employment
- Candidates must be able to work a split shift Monday to Friday Sept to June (7:00am-9:00am / 2:00 - 5:30pm) AND more full time hours during Spring Break, Summer (JULY & AUGUST) and other school closure dates
If you are enthusiastic about working with children and meet the above criteria, please forward you application for consideration. We thank everyone that applies however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- You are available for split shifts (working morning and afternoons) Monday to Friday September to June 7:00am - 9:00am / 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
- You are available for full time hours during summer (July & August), Spring break and Elementary school closure days
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- working with school age children : 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Responsible Adult certificate or ECEA Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
