Child Care Assistant

4 months ago


Pickering, Canada Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham Full time

**Program: Child Care Assistants** **- various locations**

**Work Term: VARIOUS - **Permanent & Contract, Full & Part Time

*some SPLIT SHIFTS

**Compensation**: $21.33 **(inclusive of Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant)** or dependent upon current level within Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham

**Split Shift positions are paid an additional $1.00 per hour premium**

**Who We Are**

Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham is a non-profit licensed childcare operator serving children from 0 - 12 years of age across Durham Region. We offer full-day childcare, before and after-school programs, non-instructional school day programming and licensed summer camps. We promote an environment of respect and celebrate the rich diversity of the children, their families, and our employees. We are committed to working in partnership with others to support our children, their families, and our employees in reaching their full potential.

If you are looking to have a positive impact in the lives of children in a FUN active environment, we look forward to hearing from you
- **What we offer our employees**:_
- A very competitive wage and benefit package
- Permanent employees receive a 20% discounted rate to enroll their child in our school age programs
- Permanent employees start with 6% (3 weeks) vacation accumulation, 3 floater days and accumulate 10 sick days per year (but are not paid out)
- Benefits are offered to permanent part time (17.5 hours per week) and full-time employees, and the premiums are employer paid
- Professional growth and development with regular ongoing performance reviews

**The Role**

Reporting to the Supervisor of Child Care, the Child Care Assistant is responsible for the overall learning and care of the children in the program. Working as part of a team, the Child Care Assistant will develop and implement programs, maintain safe environments, work collaboratively with families, maintain professional relationships, and adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- **Responsibilities**:_
- Ensures all children and families are provided with a high-quality childcare experience, and provides ongoing support to families as needed
- Recognizes and celebrates the uniqueness of all children, builds rapport, and manages group behaviour while ensuring a physically and psychologically safe environment
- Plans and implements a play-based program that is responsive to the observed interests and developmental needs of the children, is familiar with the Provincial framework “How Does Learning Happen?”
- Adheres to all requirements outlined in the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), and all SPC Policies and Procedures

**Does This Sound Like YOU?**
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent planning and program facilitation skills
- Ability to develop rapport, meet the individual needs of children and positively manage group behaviour
- Excellent collaboration and team skills
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Professional work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience working with children within a recreational or licensed childcare setting
- Valid up to date Standard First Aid with CPR C (prior to the start of the position)
- Ability to effectively respond to the individual/unique needs of children
- Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

**Internal applicants** - please include a “Performance Overview” completed by your Supervisor.

**Closing Date**: ONGOING
- **Schoolhouse Playcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Human Resources.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.33 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-06



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