Child Care Assistant

Looking for an experienced, responsible Childcare Assistant to join our amazing team of educators We are looking for all positions for a brand new site opening in the Sage Creek Bonavista School. We will need staff for all programs (infant, preschool and school age).

The successful candidate will assist the Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in the classroom by providing high quality early learning and childcare. This includes assisting in directing and assessing the positive emotional, physical, social and cognitive development of children by implementing appropriate activities and programs according to each child's individual developmental abilities, needs, and interests.

Education & Training Required:

-High school education or equivalent preferred

-Must be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

-Must have completed or be willing to enroll in recognized 40 Hour program of studies as required by the Province of Manitoba

-Must be certified or willing to enroll in First Aid/CPR Level C

-Circle of Security Training would be an asset

-Experience working in a previous child care centre

Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

• Implementing Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, while complying with Fire and Health regulations including fire drills, evacuation plans and use of extinguishers
• Familiar with Our Code of Conduct and Safety Enhancement Plan
• Ensure toys and equipment are maintained and safe, indoors, and outdoors
• Report incidents and injuries to management, while ensuring documenting and reporting are being done effectively
• Implementation of Best Practices
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all program equipment
• Understanding of Child Abuse protocols, infectious diseases guidelines and Workplace Health and Safety procedures
• Perform house cleaning duties as necessary
• Familiar with children URIS plans
• Ensure the centre is clean and debris free
• Ensure proper hygiene is being followed in the areas of diapering, toileting, eating and napping

Professionalism

• Maintaining strong relationships with families, colleagues, and other professionals
• Ensuring a positive and gossip free work environment
• Remain highly professional when handling delicate or sensitive situations
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate and maintain Ethical behavior's
• Work with educational institutions to achieve common goals
• Comfortable speaking with parents on sensitive subjects while maintaining understanding and empathy
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to them to enhance the center as needed
• Maintain appropriate work habits such as punctuality and regular attendance

Program

• Implementing an enriching age-appropriate program
• Adapting the program for children with additional needs
• Ensuring all our Best Practices are being followed and implemented
• Ensure communication takes place with management when supplies, material and equipment are needed
• Ensure attendance of children is being done regularly and effectively
• Implementing a program that meets the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development of the children to the best of their abilities
• Ensure the posted daily schedule is being implemented while adjusting to better meet the children's needs when required
• Display a nurturing and empathetic tone while acknowledging children's accomplishments and challenges
• Communicating with management when concerning behaviors arise
• Ensuring any Inclusion Support Program is being followed through based on the set out goals and needs of the child
• Implementation of Best Practices
• Be flexible working different shifts when needed
• Ensure programming is being posted and displayed on platforms used by the center or within the center

After a 3 month probation period, the successful candidate will be offered a group pension plan, benefits through Blue Cross, 3 weeks vacation and 8 personal days.

Our centre closes down for two professional development days a year to help staff gain new insight and knowledge that will support them working in this field.

If you are interested please forward resume to:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person