Child Minder

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Family Services, the Child Minder is responsible for providing direct child-minding care for children between the ages of newborn to 6 years of age. Child minding will occur while parents are receiving programming or counselling within the facility. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of the children while in their care. The child minder will ensure that there are planned activities that are suited to the ages and stages of development for the appropriate age groups, while being welcoming and inclusive to all members utilizing the space.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Minimum College diploma; Early Childhood Education or related field or equivalent
- Comprehensive knowledge of child development and behaviours
- Excellent engagement skills with both children and adults
- Able to work independently and effectively, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Possess skills to effectively problem solve and work collaboratively with others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Flexible schedule to be available for daytime, and occasional evenings and weekends
- Proficiency in French language is an asset

**How to Apply**:

- Please submit cover letter and resume as single attachment.

For further information, please visit our website: Family and Children's Services of Frontenac Lennox and Addington

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FACSFLA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.