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.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Child Development and Care:

- Facilitate the development and behaviour of children.
- Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
- Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
- Develop, implement and evaluate programs.
- Research the NB Curriculum framework. Implement inclusion policy.
- Develop, implement and evaluate age-appropriate program.
- 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. Identify and support diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Maintain documentation of child's development.
- Meet health,



welfare and safety needs.
- Administer medication and/or procedures. Accommodate for children's allergies.
- Implement preventative health and safety measures.
- Develop and implement safe travelling and off-site practices while provide adequate supervision during these times. Provide first-aid and CPR.
- Implement emergency and evacuation plan.
- Review safety related issues.
- Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
- Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
- Meet nutritional needs.
- Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques. Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.
- Guide children's behaviour
- 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 skills and coping skills.
- Use and promote active listening skills.
- Protect children from physical and emotional harm.

Equipment & Facilities:

- Develop and maintain a safe environment.
- Check for physical hazards.




- Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
- Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
- Adapt programming and equipment to unique settings and situations.
- Operate and maintain facilities.
- Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
- 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 :

- Form collaborative partnerships with families.
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
- Orient families to the program.
- Communicate with families.
- Collaborate with parents.
- Provide family resources.
- Use Community resources.
- Access and engage community resources, facilities and services.
- Raise awareness of community events.
- Involve volunteers.
- Advocate for children and families.
- Make connections between families and resources and respect the rights of the child.
- Provide an inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.
- Collaboratively develop and implement inclusion plans with other professionals and parents.

Skilled Relationships

- Work as a member of a team
- Create partnerships with colleagues, participate in meetings, liaise with stakeholders, demonstrate leadership and follow policies and procedures.
- Mentor others
- Support and guide colleagues and students. Facilitate mentee’s professional development.
- Act as a resource.

Personal and Professional Development

- Conduct self professionally.

📌 Day Care Worker A (Moncton)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Moncton