Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Position Purpose summary: The role is focused on providing a wholesome, protected, and happy learning environment for all children through modelling the example of Jesus.

Responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing a program that is responsive to the spiritual, social, physical, emotional, educational and recreational needs of each child under the direction of the Supervisor. Ensure all activities are age appropriate and co-constructed in such a way as to provide an effective and safe learning and development experience for every child while intentionally reflecting the mission.

Accountabilities

- Provides input in planning and assists with the implementation of appropriate age-based activities according to skill and learning levels that promote social interaction and personal development. Assists with teaching age-appropriate Bible Lessons to the children
- May assist in orientating new children and families; provides on-going feedback on child's development and behavior




- Ensures that all information about children, family, staff, visitors and volunteers are strictly confidential; and that activity records and statistics are confidentially secured
- Assists with effective risk management; monitoring food safety, medication storage/disbursement, allergies, facility cleanliness/maintenance; provides emergency first aid and completes, reports and files incident reports as required
- The role is focused on providing a wholesome, safe and happy learning environment for all children, through modeling the example of Jesus
- Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
- Works with the Supervisor to ensure that programs meet contractual, legal and internal accreditation requirements; ensures full compliance with child protection legislation and intervene when necessary
- Works with Supervisor to plan programs and other administration duties as required

Child Development and Care

- Support implementation and evaluation of the age-appropriate programs.
- Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
- Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
- Support the holistic development of all children.
- Build meaningful relationships with the children.
- Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).




- Identify and support child's individual learning and development.
- Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
- Implement preventative health and safety measures.
- Provide first-aid and CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
- Implement emergency and evacuation plan.
- Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
- Meet nutritional needs.
- Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.
- Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.
- Guide and observe children. Implement positive behaviour guidance.
- Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
- Use and promote active listening skills.

Equipment & Facilities

- Develop and maintain a safe environment.
- Check for physical hazards.
- Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
- Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
- Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
- Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

Family and Community Relations

- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
- Advocate for children and families.
- Provide an inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.

Record Keeping

- Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities will be part and parcel of this and the agreed salary.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and chi

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