Preschool Assistant - Toronto, Canada - BGC St. Alban's Club

BGC St. Alban's Club

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Purpose:

Promotes, implements, supervises, and supports programs providing services to children aged 0 - 6 in accordance with the Club's mission in relation to stated goals, objectives and allocated resources.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Services:_
Assists R.E.C.E in assessing preschool needs for children's programming (aged 0 to 6) and helps to develop achievable goals and objectives for groups of or individual children.
Assists with the development, promotion, and implementation of preschool programs and services in relation to the assessed needs, defined goals, objectives and professional service standards.
Ensures the safety and security of Club members during programs.
Ensures that supplies, equipment and facility are available and are in a safe working condition.
Consults and works with colleagues, groups and other service providers.
General Responsibilities:_
Facilitates weekly program planning which is age appropriate and which enhances children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
Maintains accurate attendance records and completes head counts intermittently.
Supervises children (group and individual) and adapts program to meet their development, cultural, social/emotional and behavioural needs.
Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.
Assists to complete all necessary paperwork and all daily/monthly checks/cleaning (eg. attendance, food temperature checklist, bleach and dishwasher temperature checks, opening/closing routines, disinfection of toys/interest areas/laundry, accident report forms, administration of medication, fire drills, playground checklists, kitchen cleaning, etc.).
Ensures that Supervisor or designate is notified of any ill children/special circumstances prior to parent/guardian being phoned and of any potential risks (Serious Occurrences).
Assists all children in dressing, toileting/washing, diapering (as required), eating, etc. yet encouraging self help skills.
Ensures that children are adequately nourished and special dietary requirements/allergies are met.
Maintains easy transitions when moving children from swimming and/or all other extra curricular activities and participates with children during these activities.
Attends all monthly staff meetings, parent meetings, and room meetings (3 x annually).
Actively participates and attends activities as a member of the Club's team.
Qualifications:_
Must have Standard First Aid CPR-C
Current Criminal Reference Check (within 6 months)
Experience working with children ages 18 mos to 6 years
Up to date immunization records