Child Care - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a Child Care & Early Years Student for the summer of 2024.

This position will start approximately May 6, 2024, for a period up to August 30, 2024.

Job description

The Child Care & Early Years Student will assist with program development and delivery and interact with children and caregivers at the EarlyON centres and special projects as needed.

Essential responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies
Assist with program development and delivery and interact with children and caregivers at the EarlyON centres
Support early learning opportunities and assist in promotion of programs and services at community events and parentchild programs, in both traditional and nontraditional locations throughout the community
Assist in organizing files and office resources
Provide clerical support to Child Care and Early Years staff as needed
Assist with special projects to support Child Care & Early Years operations
Interact with and support clients requesting information and services offered through the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Child Care & Early Years
Retrieve, analyse and enter data regarding confidential client information
Maintain client confidentiality; make decisions regarding what information needs to be shared and what needs to be maintained as confidential
Work occasional evening and weekend hours

Essential qualifications

To qualify for this summer student position, students must currently be enrolled in school fulltime for the 2023/2024 winter term (normally ending April, May or June) and/or returning to school fulltime in the 2024 fall term (normally starting in August or September)
Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a related postsecondary program, including child studies, Early Childhood Education, social work, psychology, sociology
Experience working in an office environment utilizing computer programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strong customer service skills and experience working with the public
Ability to learn new tasks quickly
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (or similar software programs)

Work environment/hours of work

This position works indoors and outdoors
This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours

COVID-19 Vaccination
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver's licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's licence with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

Sitting: constant sitting in a chair (sitting in a chair using the telephone and computer)
Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder, below shoulder (Client files are retrieved several times a day from a 6 drawer filing cabinet and from the "termination room" storage)
Hands: frequent gripping, pinching; constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (constant work on the computer)

Benefits
This summer student position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.