Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The role is focused on providing a wholesome, safe, and happy learning environment for all children through modelling the example of Jesus.
Responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing a program that is responsive to the spiritual, social, physical, emotional, educational and recreational needs of each child under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Assistant Director and the Director. Ensure all activities are age appropriate and co-constructed in such a way as to provide an effective and safe learning and development experience for every child while intentionally reflecting the mission of Small Blessings.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.
Child Development and Care:

• Facilitate the development and behaviour of children.
• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
• Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate program.
• Research the provincial Curriculum framework.
• Support the holistic development of all children.
• Build meaningful relationships with the children.
• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
• Identify and support child’s individual learning and development.
• Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
• Administer medication and/or procedures. Accommodate for children’s allergies.
• Implement preventative health and safety measures.
• Develop and implement safe travelling and off-site practices while provide adequate supervision during these times.
• Provide first-aid and CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
• Implement emergency and evacuation plan.
• Review safety related issues.
• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children. Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.
• Meet nutritional needs.
• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.
• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.
• Guide and observe children. Implement positive behaviour guidance.
• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
• Use and promote active listening skills.

Equipment & Facilities:

• Develop and maintain a safe environment.
• Check for physical hazards.
• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
• Adapt programming and equipment to unique settings and situations.
• Operate and maintain facilities.
• Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

Family and Community Relations:

• Form collaborative partnerships with families.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
• Orient families to the program.
• Communicate with families.
• Collaborate with parents.
• Provide family resources.
• Use Community resources.
• Access and engage community resources, facilities and services.
• Raise awareness of community events.
• Involve volunteers.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Make connections between families and resources and respect the rights of the child.
• Provide an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.
• Collaboratively develop and implement inclusion plans with other professionals and parents.

Record Keeping

• Maintain records for legislation and regulations and all other required records (daily and monthly attendance, accidents, incidents and occurrences, cleaning procedures, medical procedures and the administration of medication, children’s records, facility Maintenance: and safety checks).
• Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities will be part and parcel of this job description and the agreed salary.

Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Internal: Staff members, volunteers, children in the program.
External: Parents and guardians of the kids, agencies.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports directly to the _____.
Direct reports: none.
Workflow coordinator.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Minor level of material responsibilities (proper use and safekeeping of toys, equipment, etc.).
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
• Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, moderate amount of teaching, leading etc.
• Occasional computer work
• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations
• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.
• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others.
• Shifts and outside work.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Verbal Abuse
• Tantrums
• Noise
• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
• Must sign to acknowledge you have received, read and understand the following, if applicable for the province:
• Parent Handbook.
• Employee Handbook.
• Provincial Early Childhood Services Act and Regulations.
• Provincial Operator Manual for Full-time and Part-time Early Learning and Childcare Centres.
• The Child Victims of Abuse Protocols of the Province.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college Diploma program of two academic years in Early Childhood Education, from a recognized institution or equivalent.
• Must maintain a current, valid First Aid & C.P.R. Certificate.
• Must complete the mandatory provincial curriculum training and hold certification required by the province.

Experience and Knowledge:

• One year of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience in supervising and implementing programs and completing evaluations related to programming.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.
• Must have a workable concept of childcare centres.
• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.
• Ability to communicate in kind, peaceful manner.
• Ability to stay calm and patient.
• Ability to work with supervision.
• Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.
• Maintain a work/life balance.
• Engage in on-going self-assessment.
• Maintain physical health and mental well-being.
• Participate in professional development.
• Advocate for the profession

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $23.28 to $29.10 with a maximum of $34.92.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email

Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca

if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.