Description: Position Description

Child Development Worker (Childcare Certification Level 2/3)

The Child Development Worker will help with planning and implementing the TRA Out of School Care

Program in accordance to the philosophy of the Tuscany Residents Association, standards of Alberta

Provincial regulations and other policies, acts or regulations that may be applicable. This is a

part-time position of approximately 15 hours per week with the prospect for increased hours per

week depending on candidate availability and the needs of the program.

Reporting:

The Child Development Worker is hired by and reports directly to the OOSC Program Coordinator.

Duties:

Program Duties Include:

- Help with the planning and implementation of age appropriate programs to enhance the child’s

social, physical,

intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development.

- Incorporate learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children.

- Monitor children to ensure safety during play, by organizing various indoor/outdoor activities

that encourage sharing and safe interaction with other children.

- Assist with the cleaning and straightening of both the room and equipment in accordance with

Alberta Child Care Licensing/AHS Regulations.

- Ensure that appropriate child discipline methods are used, communicated and enforced.

Staff Duties Include:

- Work with qualified staff to maintain and improve the Out of School Care Program plan and ensure

its compliance with Alberta Child Care Regulations.

- Maintain close communication with Child Development Assistant and Supervisors.

- Communicate and interact positively and appropriately as a team member with colleagues.

- Attend and participate in staff meetings at least two or three times a year to support

professional development.

- Assist in daily drop off and pick up of children by means of organized walk and/or bus ride; all

weather.





- Assist with open and/or closing of the program when needed.

- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

- Able to perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods

- Actively participate in children’s activities.

Administrative Duties Include:

- Promote a positive image of the Child Care Program to the public.

- Maintain all appropriate records and documentation, and ensure that it is complete and up to

date.

- Track information, including attendance, sign-in sheets, and children counts at all

times.

Parents and Community Duties Include:

- Display and promote a positive, cheerful attitude and helpful approach with community

members.

- Maintain confidentiality on all issues regarding the Tuscany Residents Association.

Qualifications:

- Must possess an Alberta Child Development Worker (Level 2) or Supervisor Certificate (Level 3).

A level 3 is preferred.

- 2-3 years work experience in the child care field.

- A current Criminal Check and Vulnerable Sector Search (dated not earlier than 6 months prior to

start date).

- A current First Aid/CPR Certification (Level C -Intermediate or equivalent).

- Well versed with the Alberta Child Care Regulations, the Alberta Health Services’ Health and

Safety Regulations and Alberta Child Care Accreditation Standards, as well as, the Alberta FLIGHT

Curriculum Framework.

- Must be knowledgeable in dealing with child care related issues, including daily interaction

with parents.

- A passion for working with children.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, well-organized and approachable.

- Open to continuous learning and improvement.

Asset:

- Possess or able & willing to get a class 4 driver’s license and willing to drive a 24-passenger

bus to transport children to and from school is an asset.

Resumes can be forwarded to [email protected]

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Develoment Worker; Level 2 or 3 (Calgary)
🏢 Tuscany Residents Association
📍 Calgary