Early Childhood Assistant/kitchen Assistant - Toronto, Canada - The Macaulay Child Development Centre

The Macaulay Child Development Centre

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Macaulay Child Development Centre is a multi-service, child care and family support agency.

Established in 1932 as a non-profit, charitable organization, Macaulay promotes the optimal development of children in partnership with their family and community.

Macaulay programs share a common commitment to prevention, early intervention and inclusion of children with special needs.

Teacher Assistant & Kitchen Assistant

Permanent Full Time
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COMPETITION NUMBER:C/E

HOURS OF WORK:
7 Hour/Day

START DATE/TERM:

Immediately

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of St. John the Evangelist Child Care Centre

***: Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre. Serve and clean up lunches, prepare afternoon snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform household duties as assigned. This position is currently based at the
St. John the Evangelist Child Care Centre_._**
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well
being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children's optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development. Encourage active learning to build selfesteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
Observe children's strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests. Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
Record observation to support early identification of a child's individual needs
Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children's independence and problem solving skills, build children's confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness
Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child's learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities
Participate in classroom setup including play areas.
Work with the team to effectively manage children's medication schedule and allergies
Serve lunches and prepare afternoon snacks following applicable procedures, guidelines, protocols and best practices
Maintain current uptodate knowledge of children's allergies, including consulting posted allergy lists
Serve food substitutions, consulting posted allergy lists, for children with allergies or dietary restrictions
Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen in compliance with required public health and municipal standards
Assist in the washing of laundry
Work in compliance with the CCEYA, the Toronto Operating Criteria, Toronto Public Health guidelines, Canada's Food Guide, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Smoke Free Ontario Act and all other applicable regulations and laws

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.
Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
Working knowledge of ELECT, High Scope curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children's abilities
Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
Food Handlers Certificate
WHMIS trained
Knowledge of proper use of kitchen equipment
Ability to do heavy lifting and bending
Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record.
Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID19

SALARY:

Trained Assistant Salary Scale and Kitchen Assistant pay rate ($17.50/hr) with Competitive Benefit Package.

THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT
:

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

April 10, April 14, 2023

DATE POSTED:

April 10, 2023

The Macaulay Child Development Centre values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the divers