Jobs.ca
Jobs.ca
Language
Family Place logo

child care worker - daycare

Family Place6 days ago
Merritt, BC
CA$37,960 - CA$52,000/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Free parking available
Team building opportunities
Wellness program

About the role

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Noisy. Non-smoking. Work setting: Child care centre. Rural area. Before and after school programs. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Day care centre or nursery school. Tasks: Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers. Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Storytelling. Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest. Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records. Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity. Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor. Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors. Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings. Knowledge of licensing regulations. Establish guidelines for behaviour. Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children. Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children. Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Child development worker (ECE level 2). Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Children. Newborn (including expecting mother). Infant (3 months - 11 months). Experience with special needs children: Children with a mental health disability. Children with behavioural issues. Children with allergies. Children with asthma. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD). Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Medical exam. Immunization records. Tuberculosis test. Bondable. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Wellness program.

About Family Place

Similar Jobs