ECE Childcare 1 to 1 Support Staff

POSITION:                                           ECE CHILDCARE 1 to 1 SUPPORT STAFF

HOUR OF WORK:                              FULL-TIME, (35 HRS/WEEK)

REPORTS TO:                                     CHILDCARE SUPERVISOR/EDUCATION MANAGER

WAGE RANGE:                                  $25 - $30/HOUR

PROGRAM SUMMARY: SX̱EDJELI Childcare center provides nurturing care and developmentally appropriate education to meet the needs of children in a group setting within a safe and healthy environment. Culture and Language are vital to program planning.

POSITION SUMMARY: The ECE staff, works in collaboration with staff and supervisors when working with families and children, connecting with the community, and assuming childcare responsibilities related to the day-to-day operations of the childcare center. The ECE staff works collaboratively with other early learning programs for SȾÁUTW̱ Education Departments which includes; SȾÁUTW̱ Head Start and I,TOTELṈEW̱,ÁUTW̱ afterschool program.

Specifically, at this time we are seeking an experience Childcare Worker with previous knowledge and experience to work with a little one in our daycare who has a need for some additional support. The 1 to 1 Support worker will focus primarily on supporting the child they are assigned to work with. This involves helping them interact with their peers in a safe and effective way, taking them for space/breaks/small group play, and potentially using communication devices or other aids to support the child as necessary. The 1 to1 Support worker will work closely with the consultation team here at SȾÁUTW̱ which includes an SLP, an OT, a music therapist, and a counsellor, as well as the child’s family and childcare team, to ensure that the child’s needs are met and that they are engaging with classmates in a meaningful way.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring that the centre meets all licensing regulations.
• Assists in the development of childcare programs and keeps up to date on issues relating to program design and delivery.
• Records and reports accidents and serious occurrences.
• Monitors children on a daily basis to ensure compliance with the Child Care Community Facility Act. This includes ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in terms of their physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive development.
• Communicates with parents and supports families with any questions or issues that arise.
• Respects confidentiality and relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner.
• Responsible for following policies and procedures for all programs.
• Ensure proper forms are being completed and records are complete.
• Guides and assists children in activities, routines and transition times.
• Prepares progress reports and discusses same with parents and staff.
• Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information and communication needs.
• Communicate with Supervisor and family to make arrangements for alternate pick up of late children.
• Maintains children’s attendance records, emergency information and assists with the daily logbook; collects medication information from parents and informs staff.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Maintains the health and safety of the children including implementing monthly fire drills.
• support assigned child to attend and participate in all classroom activities. This includes indoor and outdoor play, circle times, mealtimes, etc.
• regularly check in with Supervisor, Consultation Team, Family, and Childcare Workers to ensure that they classrooms needs and the child’s needs are being met sufficiently
• work with child on communication skills, self regulation skills, and any other skills that are necessary to work on in order to ensure that the child is participating in the class activities and with peers in a safe and meaningful way. This may involve the use/practice of communication aids/etc.
• regularly check in with parents about child’s day and growth/progress, also reporting any incidents that may have occurred throughout the day
• play with the child and help them have fun and enjoy their day!
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor/Education Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or degree
• 1 - 2 years’ related experience.
• Registered member in good standing with Early Childhood Education Registry
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment
• Knowledge of Child Care Community Care Facility Act and licensing and legislative compliance
• Experience working with all ages of children 0 to 6 years
• Solid understanding of child development and abilities
• Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues, service providers, and regulatory program advisors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work closely with other team members
• Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Language would be beneficial
• Knowledge of community considered an asset
• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job 

OTHER FACTORS

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the SȾÁUTW̱ culture and the SENĆOŦEN Language is required.

Personal Attributes

The ECE Childcare 1 to 1 Support Staff maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality

Our Benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.

Apply now and join our team!