Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (with some potential flexibility) and staff meetings when necessary
Wage: $20 - 35
depending on experience
Job Description
The Supported Childcare Worker provides care to children with supported child care needs to allow for inclusion in the center program. This position helps to ensure children with supported child care needs are able to reach their goals developed in collaboration with the Child Development Centre.
Specific tasks include:
- Assist staff in implementing the Individual Program Plan (IPP) to facilitate successful inclusion
- Develop and maintain a positive workplace
- Assist staff and the child in group and individual activities, following the IPP
- Liaise with parents/caregivers, the Child Development Centre and Childcare Services on all aspects of the child’s behavior and participation
- Ensure that all health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures are followed at all times
- Attend all necessary staff meetings and training sessions
- Communicate with the staff to promote an open, collaborative workplace.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience working with children ages 18 months to 5 years, specifically those children with extra support
- Ability to communicate skillfully and sensitively with the child, the parents, co-workers and
- Ability to objectively observe the child’s behavior and to report on these observations
- Understanding and ability to apply first aid and emergency response
- Ability to maintain confidential records
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner without supervision
Conditions of Employment
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Criminal Record Clearance
- TB Screening
- Immunization Record
- Medical note from a doctor
- A minimum of Level 1 Early Childhood Educator