Nursery Attendant

Reports To
Nursery Coordinator

Summary

The Nursery Attendant works as part of the Nursery Team. They are responsible for the overall safety and care of up to 30 children from aged 19 months to 6 years. They must help to meet each child’s individual needs in an enjoyable and safe environment whilst ensuring good communication with parents.

This is a full time or part time, seasonal role running from Nov through May. Please note that you may not receive full hours at the beginning/end of season and during other slow periods.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary apply.

Core Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Previous experience in child care preferred
- Commitment to health and safety
- Compassionate
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures
- Ability to work well in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment

Job Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old
- Valid First-Aid (preferably Child Care)
- Clean and valid Vulnerable Sector check
- Must have a valid working Visa (to work with children)

Job Duties
- Keep the nursery clean and organized
- Ensure reservations are confirmed
- Recognize and cater to each individual child’s needs
- Care for children with specialized and complex needs
- Provide first aid as required
- Be familiar with nursery programs to ensure communication and understanding to the parents
- Demonstrate cooperation and coordination with other staff members and departments
- Ensure lunch time, quiet time and other scheduling needs are fulfilled
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanour, and attitude at all times
- Assist in processing and collection of payments as well as daily reporting and cash-outs
- Maintaining inventory/supplies (inform Nursery Supervisor when low on particular materials)
- Adherence to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Employee Handbook” and “Nursery Training Manual”
- All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
- Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”.