Child Care Worker Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - KARA Family Resource Centre

KARA Family Resource Centre
KARA Family Resource Centre
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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting:


  • Social service or charity agency

Tasks:


  • Develop and implement childcare programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Storytelling
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
  • Order supplies and equipment
  • Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
  • Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

  • Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
  • Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
  • Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
  • Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
  • Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
  • Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
  • Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing of children
  • Resolve work related problems
  • Work with mínimal supervision
  • Food safety/handling skills
  • Administer first aid in emergency situations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Manual dexterity
  • Fastpaced environment

Personal suitability:


  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions:


  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the aboveindicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits:


  • Team building opportunities
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