Ecea - Nanaimo, Canada - Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Society

Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Society

Verified Company

Nanaimo, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job description:

Develop, implement childcare programs that support and promote, physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural development of children
Lead activities by telling/reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest, provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, physical activity
Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities, incorporating an Indigenous world view
Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
Be familiar with emergency procedures
Guide, assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, toilet habits
Observe children for signs of potential learning/behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Establish guidelines for behavior
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
Plan, maintain and environment that protects health, safety, security, wellbeing of children
Establish, maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
Assess abilities, interests, needs of children, discuss progress/challenges with parents and other staff members
Bathe, diaper, feed infants and toddlers
Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time
Supervise the provision of nutritious snacks and lunches
Prepare snacks, arrange rooM/Furniture for lunch and rest periods
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educator/supervisors
Maintain daycare equipment, assist in general cleaning, house keeping and cooking as necessary
Attend staff meetings in service, discuss children's progress or challenges, attend training as required
Assist in supervision of assistants, aides, volunteers in the daycare
Maintain appropriate files and records of all the children in attendance
Maintain current all personnel requirements to meet licensing specifications

Eligibility Requirements:

Experience in urban Aboriginal communities is an asset
Valid ECE/ECEA Certificate
Criminal Record Check
Effective verbal, listening and interpersonal skills is required
Working effectively as a team player is required
A combination of sitting, standing, walking, and lifting is required
Caring for children can be physically demanding
The daycare employee maybe lifting/carrying children/equipment/furniture and may spend time sitting on the floor or child size furniture.
Evidence for the personnel file that the employee has complied with the Province's immunizations and TB testing as required
Valid First Aid certificate required
Valid CPR certificate required