Childcare Practitioner

Little Lions Waldorf Child and Family Centre is actively recruiting for an energetic, enthusiastic Childcare Practitioner to join our organization.

Reporting directly to the Site Supervisor, the Childcare Practitioner will:

- Plan, prepare and present a program that adheres to the Waldorf philosophy; address the needs of the children according to their stages of physical, emotional, and social growth
- Communicate directly with and work together with parents to ensure the best possible experience for their child
- Make daily observations of children and track their interests and development so you may cater programming towards their personal needs
- Monitor children closely and address all needs related to health, safety, nourishment, proper sleep, hygiene and potential conflict between children
- Work together with all other centre staff to ensure clean, neat, and prepared environment at all times
- Additional duties as required

Qualifications:

- Registered Early Childhood Educator preferred, not required
- Experience taking care of every need of a child including (but not limited to): changing, feeding, toileting, comforting and developing
- Ability to hold a group of children in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

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

Pay: From $18.13 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-13