Supported Childcare Worker - Saanichton, Canada - Beacon Community Services

Beacon Community Services

Verified Company

Saanichton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Child, Youth, and Family Services

Location: 1649 Mount Newton Cross Road or alternate location as needed

Days/Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday 8:00am -4:30pm

Compensation:
$20.87/hour

ABOUT POSITION:

Reporting to the Facility Site Supervisor, the Supported Child Development Worker works in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Beacon Community Services.

They join a caring and compassionate team dedicated to providing engaging and safe, inclusive programs for children and their families in their community.

The Supported Child Development Worker will be responsible for implementing creative and meaningful crafts and activities for a child between 3-5 years old in our Preschool group daycare.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement inclusive and developmentally ageappropriate activities while considering the unique mental, physical, and emotional needs of the child
Actively engage in respectful communication and supervision of the child registered in the program by fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment
Maintain daily attendance logs of the child, noting any changes in attendance communicated by the child's parents to the Facility Site Supervisor
Maintain open and respectful communication with parents regarding their child's behavior and engagement in the program, referring any concerns to the Facility Site Supervisor
Prepare and provide nutritionally valuable foods for the child following Food Safe standards and guidelines
Attend and actively participate in monthly staff meetings focused on program planning and development, offering feedback and suggestions to better promote the overall success of the program
Maintain a respectful, positive and flexible working relationship with other members of staff
Acknowledge and uphold the Beacon Community Services philosophies and policies, while also being aware of families' philosophies, to provide an inclusive, accepting and culturally aware program
Value maintaining a clean, organized and visually attractive work space
Be aware of and strive to maintain the policies and procedures created and implemented by Beacon Community Services
Adhere to BC Child Care Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful Supported Child Care Development Worker applicants are required to meet the Licensing Standards of a Responsible Adult as follows:
Must be 19+ years of age

Must have completed 20 hours of childcare education or courses

Must have 3 positive references

Must have a valid First Aid Certificate

Experience working with a supported child in a Preschool group daycare program is an asset.

Valid Food Safe Certificate (or completion of upon successful hire).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Previous Preschool group daycare experience an asset
Supported childcare experience an asset
Experience with challenging behavior an asset
Able to provide a warm, caring learning environment
Flexible to changing needs of the program and child
Excellent communicator; both oral and written
Able to work successfully in a team environment
Problem solving and multitasking skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us.

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