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Churchill Community High School (CCHS) Day Care is a new Daycare facility with a scheduled opening of November 17th, 2014. It is a non-profit provincially licensed childcare centre. The centre will be licensed for infant, toddler and preschool spaces. The childcare centre is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
- Deliver early learning and child care services in alignment with the Daycare philosophy
- Carry out the Policies and Procedures of the CCHS Day Care
- Knowledge in the principles and practises of the Play and Exploration Guide
- Maintain confidentiality of all families and staff at the daycare
- Maintain direct responsibility for the care and safety of the children attending Daycare
- Carry out developmentally appropriate programming for children in the Daycare
- Follow Daycare operational policies & procedures in the Staff Handbook & Policy Manual
- Work collaboratively with staff, students and board members to ensure a supportive environment
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education Level 1, 2 & 3, or the commitment to take the necessary education towards the necessary level in an acceptable time limit
- Demonstrate knowledge of provincial licensing requirements
- Knowledge of computer programs
- Hold a valid First Aid/CPR certificate
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with others
- Ability to speak an aboriginal language would be an asset
- Have a current (within the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
- The results of Child Abuse Record Check
- The results of a current TB Test
Thank-you to all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
Children'S Ages
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
- Newborn
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Additional Skills
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Tuberculosis test