Job Overview

The Childcare Facilitator is responsible for supporting children within the same facility or adjoining facility as their caregivers, as they are engaged in programming. In this role, accountability focuses on providing positive interactions, strength-based approach while supporting healthy development through play. Focus on establishing a trusting relationship with the child and family to optimize and strengthen child and youth resiliency and well-being. The Childcare Facilitator supports children’s learning, care, and participation in a welcoming, structured setting. The role combines attentive caregiving with engaging activities that encourage development, confidence, and positive interactions. You will adapt your approach to children’s individual needs and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive environment. Your impact: thoughtful, inclusive support helps children feel secure and take part in activities.

Responsibilities

- Plan and facilitate age-appropriate interaction and activities for the child(ren) during childminding events.
- Ensure that required documentation and data collection is completed within time frames.
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Work alongside and support volunteers durign chldcare activities.
- All other duties as identified/requested by Supervisor(s).



Staff reports directly to Thriving Families Team Lead.
- Work in cooperation with team members to develop, plan and provide group activities and/or programs as required.
- Appropriate cleaning after childcare.
- Identify and maintain knowledge of outside referral sources and providers.

Requirements

- Attend training, both as required by the position(s) listed as well as partake in other opportunities for professional development.
- Understand and practice with the understanding in the belief that children need to be nurtured and maintain the importance of attachment and the importance of secure relationships.
- Maintain current Crim Check, Intervention check and First Aid certificates
- Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate families and programing.
- Build trusting relationships with mothers, fathers, extended family, caregivers, and children
- Be respectful and sensitive to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.
- Explicit communication with other staff members, supervisors, and families.
- Practice ethical and professional boundaries.
- Punctuality and accountability.
- Follow policies, procedures, and practices of the organizations

Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Childcare Facilitator (Swanavon)
🏢 Grande Prairie Family Education Society
📍 Swanavon