QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- College 2 years - ECE diploma (must receive RECE membership within the first 2 months) OR holds a Child and Youth Diploma (eligible for Special Ministry approval).
Skills and Abilities:
- In good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Must have First Aid/CPR Level C.
- Anishinaabemowin an asset.
- Medical exam stating free from infectious disease will be required
Experience:
- Experience working with and care of children newborn to 12 years old required.
Other:
- A Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for this position.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Have up-to-date knowledge of and adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Plan and deliver weekly and monthly program plans according to the Child Care and Early Years Act and departmental guidelines that provide a wide variety of social, creative, emotional, intellectual and physical activities to meet the overall needs of the child.
- Provide constant supervision of the children in care ensuring needs are met.
- Maintain daily written records in the logbook and through the children’s daily sheets.
- Ensure that childcare routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles – diapering, toileting, eating, napping and transitions between activities.
- Set reasonable behavior expectations – keeping with the universal rules and guidelines.
- Ensure that direct engagement with the children through play is at the forefront of each day. Greet and welcome all parents/guardians.
- Assess the developmental level of the children in care.
- Conduct a daily health check of each child and get regular updates on allergies and special conditions.
- Ensure that the physical layout, appearance and décor of the playrooms and parent areas are bright and welcoming.
- Organize space, equipment and materials prior to an activity.
- Complete responsibilities for cleaning and sanitizing playroom, toys and equipment according to procedure.
- Assist co-workers with ensuring that the playroom is in Ministry compliance with required fire drills and various playground inspections.
- Follow centre procedure for reporting serious occurrences, accidents, illnesses, injuries.
- Ensure daily communication with all parent/guardians is constant, consistent and positive.
- Administer medication if required, following the administration form as filled out by the parents/guardians.
- Complete a developmental checklist on each child as they transition to the next playroom.
- Form positive relationships with the children and families in care.
- Check room inventory so equipment is kept in good repair/supplies available when needed.
- Use a variety of teaching techniques (model, observe, question, demonstrate, reinforce).
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: From $23.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rama, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Child and Youth Worker diploma?
Education:
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid/CPR Level C (required)
- ECE Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
