Making Waves Childcare

Job details

• Location: Summerland, BCV0H 1Z2
• Workplace information: On site
• Salary: 23.00 hourly / 37 hours per Week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment – Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
• 2 vacancies
• #3165049

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities