Linc Childminder

**Muslim Community Services (MCS) **is a group of diverse professionals dedicated to enhancing newcomer community engagement. Our agency was established in 1987 as a non-profit organization to serve and work with newcomers to facilitate their settlement and integration into Canada. We offer a wide range of services and learning opportunities to connect newcomers to a better future in the ever changing Canadian society. Your position as LINC Childminder will be to support the LINC program by providing quality childcare to children from 6 months to 9 years from diverse backgrounds.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To ensure that the services are provided in a professional & efficient manner in accordance with the goals of the program and the requirements of National LINC Childminding Requirements
- To provide opportunities for participant’s children through the media of art, dramatic play, reading stories, music and creative child development
- To maintain supplies and equipment including purchasing supplies for children
- To manage a good housekeeping for childminding area
- To maintain a safe and healthy environments
- To design and implement specialized age and topic specific programs to promote the optimal early learning development of children
- To ensure that the atmosphere is welcoming to parents, guardians and caregivers
- To ensure that early learning activities are age appropriate, challenging and enjoyable for children
- To maintain up-to-date records of children’s developments, interests, strengths, needs, skills, etc.
- To participate in professional development and attend staff meetings as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Reports to Executive Director or his/her designate.

**Qualification/Skills**
- University Degree or College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educator (CECE)
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with children from 6 months to 9 years of age and their parents
- Experience working within a setting with people from diverse backgrounds, situations and needs
- Experience with families with children and their special needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative and able to plan and implement age appropriate activities
- Ability and experience in Reading Circle/Story Time 1:1 or group
- Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet and the knowledge of children educational software(s)
- Fluent in English. Ability to speak second language is a strong asset
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate, TB test and up-to-date immunization records
- Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector is required as part of hiring process
- Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license for job related travel.
- Immediate availability is an asset.

**Please submit your resume along with a cover letter in ONE document**

**(PDF, Word or Rich Text Format) referencing**:
**MCS-JC-0235- LINC Childminder -supply by May 30th, 2023 to**:
Human Resources Department

Muslim Community Services

197 County Court Blvd, Suite 303

Brampton, ON L6W 4P6
- MCS is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the principles of diversity and equity, and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request; all requests must be made to the HR department in advance._
- (WE THANK YOU FOR APPLYING. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED)_

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-30