Child Care Worker
2 weeks ago
The Child Care Worker provides a safe, stimulating environment for young children, and conducts individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Prepares and/or serves children's meals. Maintains appropriate records of attendance and activities. Ensures the children's hygiene, welfare and safety. As part of the Childrens House team, works with the other staff to develop and plan the program activities. Maintains a positive work environment and attitude with children, parents and other Children's House staff.
Roles & Responsibilities
Program planning and preparation of work prior to daily activities (e.g. Field trips and themes of the month);
Plans and organizes traditional First Nations activities;
Plans, organizes and leads daily activities designed to stimulate the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of the children;
Encourages cooperation and participation of all children; strives to create a happy, caring, creative and respectful environment;
Encourages open communication with parents concerning the needs, progress and problems of their children;
Maintains constant supervision of all indoor and outdoor activities;
Prepares snacks that meet the standards of the Canada Food Guide, and ensures a clean and safe environment;
Changes diapers, as required;
Maintains children's attendance records;
Implements proper safety and hygiene practices, reports any unsafe or faulty equipment to the Manager, Child Care.
Participates in training and development sessions, attends staff meetings; and
Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill and knowledge usually attained by successful completion of Secondary School, an Early Childhood Educator certificate, and Infant/Toddler certificate (as needed),
1-2 years' experience in a Child Care setting; or an equivalent combination of skill, knowledge and experience
Early Childhood Education license (as needed)
Infant/Toddler license (as needed)
Special Needs license is an asset
Valid Basic First Aid
Food Safe certificate is an asset (or is willing to acquire certification)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to establish supportive relationships with children and parents and other staff
Punctual and reliable
Flexible, committed and enthusiastic
Must be able to lift and carry children as required;
Ability to use tact and good judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex issues;
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Criminal Records Check.
Working Conditions
Work is mostly performed in an office, within a child care setting; and
Attendance for off-site field trips will be required
This position must be flexible for shift work, and can include hours either 7:30-5pm, all shifts will fall within this time period at 7 working hours per shift.
Why work for Musqueam?
Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.
Competitive salary
Training and career development
Drug and alcohol-free environment
Business casual environment
Community fitness and gym access
Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.
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