Child Care Worker - Surrey, Canada - Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Child Care Worker

Hours of work:35 hours per week

Start date:

ASAP

Location:
Surrey PICS

Wage Range:
$ $24.00 per hour for 35 hours a week

This position provides childminding support to newcomer and refugee children whose parents or caregivers are presently using our services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- facilitates access to settlement services that include engaging children and youth in fun-filled activities to integrate them into Canadian society;
- works with program staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to play in and be cared for while their parents are participating in group activities;
- prepares and sets up age-appropriate equipment and activities for the children attending;
- prepares and serves snacks to the children;
- sets the environment and implements activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program;
- maintains a working knowledge of child-related issues and community services;
- helps parents increase their knowledge of child development and parenting skills through role modeling, sharing resources and teachable moments;
- provides a supportive and nurturing relationship with the parents and caregivers of the children;
- introduces immigrant and refugee newcomer parents to Canadian child-rearing practices; and
- performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

Early Childhood Certificate or a minimum of two years of childminding experience caring for children between the ages of birth to 6 years of age;

- current Child Safe or level 1 First Aid Certificate;

Food Safe is an asset; and

- second language an asset.

Skills and Abilities
- nonjudgmental, respectful, positive, and supportive attitude;
- ability to create a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment for both parents and children;
- demonstrated effectiveness as part of a staff team;
- ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing group of children and location for care;
- ability to communicate with and relate to parents and caregivers coming with cultural and lifestyle diversity;
- demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills;
- well-developed planning and organizational skills;
- ability to work independently;
- ability to identify sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality; and
- understand the ethical responsibility to protect children and the duty to report.

Other Attributes and Requirements
- reliable vehicle insured for business use with $2 million liability and clean drivers abstract; and
- clean Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter, stating salary expectations.
- (PICS is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.)_

Salary:
$23.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: