Childcare Worker - Toronto, Canada - Red Door Family Shelter

Red Door Family Shelter

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Childcare Worker

Position Type:
Permanent Part-Time

Job Reference Code:
B-134

Location:
Family Site (Booth)

Positions Available:
One (1) position

Hours of Work: 20 hours/week,

Schedule:
Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Salary:
$ $24.48 per hour + plus 4% vacation pay as per the collective agreement and access to employee assistance program

About Red Door:
Red Door is a non-for-profit organization.

The mission of the Red Door Shelter is to end homelessness for each family that comes through our doors by providing a safe, temporary refuge and critical services to support them in healing, rebuilding their lives and integrating back into a community.

At Red Door, we strive for quality care, advocacy, collaboration, integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement childcare programs for the children residing in the shelter: infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children.
Create a safe and welcoming environment for the children through planned indoor and outdoor activities,
Assist with maintaining the Childcare room in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with Public Health standards,
Assist the children with fine and gross motor skills, English acquisition, development of concentration skills, the promotion of creative expression and cultural orientation,
Assist the children with the process of separating from the primary caregiver and offer emotional support when required.
Approach parents and staff in an appropriate and professional manner, when accepting children into the Childcare and returning the children to their parent or to the staff,
Ongoing observation and documentation of children's progress and issues,
Maintain open communication with coworkers and supervisor regarding children's issues, concerns, observations, and programming.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Fulfill reporting/documentation requirements, within established deadlines for completion.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in ECE, CYW, Child Studies, Education or another related field
Experience working with children from birth to older youth,
Excellent oral and written communication skills,
Leadership skills, a positive behaviour management style and creative ideas,
CPR/First Aid Training.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Please note:

1.) All Red Door employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the Red Door's Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary:
$23.91-$24.48 per hour

Benefits: