Preschool Support Worker - Courtenay, Canada - City of Courtenay
Description
Competition Number: 24007
Job Title:
Preschool Support Worker
Department:
Recreation, Culture & Community Services
Employment Type:
Salary:
$30.82/hr plus 12.4% in lieu
Posted Date:
January 24, 2024, 12:00 am
Closing Date:
March 31, 2024, 11:30 pm
Last Modified:
January 24, 2024, 3:02 pm
Posting:
Open
Status:
Interviews may be initiated prior to closing
Description:
The Recreation Programming Division is responsible for the provision of programs and leisure opportunities for all age groups and abilities year-round.
Our organization's culture is demonstrated by ourCorporate Mission and Core Values.
***: Primary responsibilities include providing the necessary one-on-one care and support in a licensed preschool setting to identified children funded through the Child Development Centre in accordance with the established care plans which allow for their successful participation and fosters the maximum benefit of being in a group setting.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Grade 12 or equivalency
- Early Childhood Education
- Occupational Certificates, Licenses, Association Memberships:
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Diploma
- current Criminal Record Clearance
- eligible for Early Childhood Educators of BC membership
- some (1 year) experience in preschool teaching
- some (1 year) experience working with children who require extra support
- sound knowledge of the Child Care Licensing Act
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- leadership skills and abilities to provide and promote positive values and early childhood development
- ability to deal tactfully with sensitive issues concerning children
- ability to modify or make suggestions to programming related to children with diverse abilities.
- ability to work well as a part of a dynamic team providing care and support to identified children in accordance with care plan.
- physical ability to frequently lift preschool children and equipment such as tables and chairs
Hours of work could be between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The current hourly wage rate is $30.82/hr. An additional 12.4% of gross wages is paid in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
Interested persons who meet the above qualifications and are available to respond to assignments on short notice should submit a resume outlining how they meet the qualifications, along with a covering letter by clicking on the "Apply" button below.
We sincerely thank all applicants - only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
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