Assistant Teacher

The Salvation Army; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Windsor is seeking a casual childcare worker to support the supervision and care of children in a classroom setting. This role involves planning activities that promote children's development, managing safety protocols, and collaborating with parents. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in childcare. The salary range is $18.99 to $23.73, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Completed High School, plus specialized courses up to six (6) months.
• Early Childhood Education Diploma preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Proof of Immunization.
• Letter from a licensed medical doctor confirming medical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Perform general supervision and care of a classroom.
• Assist with effective risk management and food safety.
• Participate in special events at the Child Care Centre.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Establish communication with parents.
• Attend program meetings and maintain program equipment.

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Accountabilities

• Service Responsibilities — To replace a permanent employee on a casual basis performing general supervision and care of a classroom, safety and well-being of the children. Interact with the children to provide support and care. Recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behavior management techniques.
• Assist with effective risk management; monitor food safety, medication storage/disbursement, allergies and facility cleanliness/maintenance; provide emergency first aid and complete reports and file incident reports as required.
• Assist in orientating new children and families; provide ongoing feedback on child’s development and behaviour.
• Participate in special events put on by the Child Care Centre.
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Role model appropriate behaviours and attitudes supporting the mission of The Learning Corner.
• Ensure confidentiality of information about children, family, staff, visitors, and volunteers; store activity records and statistics securely.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents.
• Know and implement centre routines and practices; CCEYA regulations; Health Department guidelines.
• Attend and participate in program/centre, staff, parental or other meetings as required.
• Share responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assist with toy/equipment disinfecting.
• Share responsibility for maintaining play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition.
• Familiar with environmental assessment tool (ECERS) used by the centre.
• Engage in positive collaboration with other programs and staff of the Centre in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel.
• May be required to safely escort children to and from school and on trips or walks outside the centre.
• Perform other position related duties as required.

• Organizational Responsibilities — Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. Maintain information in confidence as required. Participate as an active and responsible team member in all work groups through which position responsibilities are achieved. Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner and assist personnel whom the position supports in developing those skills as required. Participate in probationary and annual performance appraisal process. Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. Participate fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and centre; maintain regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers. Work with Supervisory staff to ensure the program operates in compliance with child care licensing standards, contractual, legal and internal accreditation requirements; ensure full compliance with child protection legislation and intervene when necessary. Participate in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures. Participate in ongoing professional development and attend/maintain all mandatory training.

• Critical Relationship Management — Internal relationships: Direct Manager and other management members, staff, volunteers, and children. Participate in regular staff meetings to review operational effectiveness. External relationships: Parents, Health Inspector, Supporting Agencies.

• Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility — This position reports directly to the Child Care Supervisor or designate.

• Financial and Materials Management — Occasionally responsible for the receipt of childcare fee.

• Working Conditions — Normal hours of work can range from 3 to 8.5 hours (including a ½ hour unpaid meal break). Normal location of work is at The Learning Corner Child Care Centre, 3199 Lauzon Road, Windsor, ON N8T 2Z7. This is a casual/on call position with no set hours per week.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Completed High School, plus specialized courses up to six (6) months.
• Early Childhood Education Diploma, registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Provide an original copy of a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army. Screening may be through CPIC or local police detachment.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Proof of Immunization.
• A letter from a licensed medical doctor confirming medical fitness to work in a child care centre.

• Experience and Skills — Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience, including working with children in a childcare environment. Working knowledge of the CCEYA. Physical coordination and agility to lead games, ability to lift/carry children, stand for extended periods, and work at child height. Strong oral and written communication, good judgment, self-motivation, teamwork, and adaptability. Ability to work independently and as part of a cooperative team; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $18.99 to $23.73 with a maximum of $28.48. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.