The Float provides support for various positions within the Early Learning & Childcare program. They provide a high level of hands-on care to the children in our care, while educating and implementing developmentally appropriate programs. This position requires flexibility and the ability to provide coverage for Early Childhood Educator’s (ECE), Developmental Worker’s (DW), and Nutrition Specialists. When providing longer term coverage for these positions, the Float is responsible for developing and planning all aspects of the roles. This position reports to the Early Learning & Childcare Manager and does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities.

Early Childhood Educator.

- Engage in active supervision to protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health, and well-being of each child.
- Spend time one-on-one with the children to develop a sincere, understanding, and loving relationship with each child.
- Practice an inclusive approach by altering activities and program plans to accommodate all ability levels and collaborate with co-workers when extra support is needed.
- Implement fun, engaging and inclusive daily experiences that support and promote each child’s development in multiple areas (physical, emotional, social, communicative, cognitive, and creative skills).
- Encourage children to participate in the invitations that are set up.
- Encourage children to participate in the opportunities for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, and music.
- Encourage children to participate in the multiple stations, a variety of toys and supplies in the setting to keep children engaged.




- Observe the kids’ ideas and interests and provide feedback about classroom activities around them in conjunction with the Project Approach and Play and Exploration.
- Allow children the opportunity to express their thoughts through play.
- Implement interventions and strategies to support observed and documented behaviors.
- Collaborate with each member of the Hope’s Home team, family member, outside agencies, and community services regarding a child’s care or program plan.
- Perform general cleaning duties such as laundry, cleaning/sterilizing toys, dishes etc.

Developmental Worker.

- Engage in active supervision to protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health and well-being of each child being cared for.
- Adheres to children’s personal care plans as advised by supporting professionals (e.g., meals, adaptive equipment etc.).
- Attend to child’s personal care duties for example: dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, toilet training.
- Implement behavior intervention plans in collaboration with managers and families.
- Implement intervention and strategies to support observed behaviours.
- Work with the Physical Development Consultant (PDC) or management to understand child’s Personal Program Plan goals and implement and document the daily activities to enhance child’s growth and meet established goals.




- Implement therapies as directed by management and/or supporting professionals.
- Under the direction of the PDC and/or manager, incorporate the adaptive equipment in daily activities with the children.
- Train on and use on all adaptive equipment, technologies, and therapies and communicate any deficiencies to the PDC and management.
- Promotes inclusion by creating and supporting opportunities for children to:
- interact with one another, and
- participate with their community.

- Prepare and secure children for transportation.
- Provide a variety of toys and activities to keep children engaged and progressing.
- Perform general cleaning duties such as laundry, cleaning/sterilizing toys, dishes etc.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and a snack(s).
- Follow the menu plan created which follows nutrition guidelines set by theMinistry of Education Early Learning & Childcare branch.
- Ensure meal alternatives are available for children with allergies, special diets, and ethnic customs.
- Communicate and work with parents when speciality dietary items are required, in absence of the Nutrition Specialist.
- Clean dishes and kitchen after each meal/snack.
- Follow and implement all Public Health Guidelines such as:

- test sanitization of the dishwasher daily and record test,
- track and record the fridge and freezer temperatures,
- test sanitization of cleaning solution,
- all universal precautions, and
- food safe guidelines.

- Perform proper sanitary measures including cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to food safety standards and procedures.
- Date any open food supplies as per Ministry of Education Regulations.
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