Job Summary:

The position works as a casual employee to relieve permanent staff. This position provides support and direct care to school age children, encouraging their natural intellectual, physical and emotional growth. This position works in a licensed school age program.

This position will be exposed to a high level of noise and distractions from children. Direct delivery may include moderate physical activity involving walking, standing, bending and lifting. There is high transition from space-to-space and working in outdoor settings on a regular basis. Work may be outside normal office hours, starting relatively early in the morning or ending later in evening. Ongoing professional development and training will be required.

Reports to:

Centre Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides guidance and care for children of the program in accordance to the philosophy, policies and procedures of Projectkids.

· Utilizes modeling, observing, questioning, redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement;

· Encourages learning and developing positive self-concepts;

· Encourages healthy problem-solving skills.

2. Maintains a healthy and secure environment for children in accordance to CCFL regulations and Projectkids policies and procedures.

· Maintains health records and administers first aid and medication as required;

· Observes, removes and reports potential hazards;

· Attends to physical needs of children, promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children, and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines;

· Understands and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting.

3. Maintain positive and supportive relationships with parents and families.





· Respects the individuality of all parents/families and is sensitive to the stresses they may experience;

· Ensures that daily communication with parents and school staff is open, respectful and confidential (ie. discusses the Program’s daily events with families, and plans for family conferences where appropriate; accommodates the families’ instructions within the group routines, wherever possible);

· Confers with parents with regards to unusual and problematic issues;

· Advocates for children and their families;

· Liaises with the school staff to enhance learning opportunities and support for children and families.

4. Works with the program team members to maintain the day to day operations of the program.

· Recognizes and respects all confidential matters of Projectkids and its clients, program and staff;

· Takes an active role in developing and maintaining effective team relationships among staff (ie. supporting colleagues, promoting open communication, & maintaining respectful relationships always);

· May provide work direction to volunteers and students;

· Attends regular staff meetings;

· Displays exemplary work habits (e.g. reliable, respectful, punctual, etc.);

· Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

· Education, training and 1 years experience in a school age child care setting required;

· Completed 20 hours of the “Responsible Adult” course required;

· First Aid training and certification required;

· Food Safe Certificate required;

· High Five: PHCD 100 Certificate an asset;

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

· Experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics;

· Responsible, reliable, well-organized, flexible, team player;

Job Types: Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 School Age Educator (Casual) (Canada)
🏢 Project People Hub
📍 Canada