Child Care Substitute

Camosun International; Victoria; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Camosun College is seeking an entry-level, short-duration Child Care Assistant (casual) to support centre staff in providing daily care and education for infant, toddler or preschool children. You will be supervised by the Senior Educator and, beyond that, the Manager of Child Care Services.

The role offers a starting wage of $24.99 per hour, with an additional $4.00 per hour wage enhancement for qualified ECE candidates.

Qualifications

• An ECE certificate or equivalent educational experience(s) plus three months experience working with children.
• Must be able to clear a criminal record check as required by BC Community Care Child Care Licensing Branch and be a minimum of 19 years old.

Responsibilities

• Supports educators in the provision of high quality care for young children, including a stimulating environment for physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development.
• Supports educators in delivering developmentally appropriate activities under the guidance of the Senior Educator.
• Supports educators in housekeeping and maintenance of the centre ensuring health and safety standards are met, including cleaning, food prep, handwashing, illnesses, etc.
• Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity.

Job description

Number of positions to be hired under this posting

Number of positions to be hired under this posting 5

Additional Pay Considerations

Days of the Week

Days of the Week Other - as required

Work Schedule

Work Schedule To be determined

Hours per Week To be determined

Additional Work Arrangements

Salary $24.99 per hour starting wage (+ $4.00 per hour – Wage Enhancement Program for qualified ECE candidates)
Work schedule varies depending on coverage required; may be scheduled at any of the 5 centres at both campuses.
Start date is as filled.

Position Type

Position Type Casual

Position Reason

Position Reason New

Posting Type

Posting Type Employees & General Public

Division/School

Division/School Ancillary Services

Department

Department Child Care

GENERAL STATEMENT

This is an entry-level, short-duration position that is closely supervised. Assists the Center staff in providing daily care and education for infant, toddler or preschool aged children. Is supervised by and is accountable to the Senior Educator on a daily basis, and beyond that the Manager of Child Care Services.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Supports educators in the provision of high quality care for young children. This includes providing a stimulating environment for the physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development of each child in the centre;
• Supports educators in the delivery of developmentally appropriate activities for children in the centre under the guidance of the Senior Educator;
• Supports educators in housekeeping and maintenance of the centre ensuring that health and safety standards are met including cleaning the center, equipment, supplies and following centre protocol on preparation of food, handwashing, illnesses, etc;
• Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity.

Qualifications

An ECE certificate or equivalent educational experience(s) plus three months experience working with children. Must be able to clear a criminal record check as required by the BC Community Care Child Care Licensing Branch and be a minimum of 19 years old.

Supporting Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations

Capabilities

The core capabilities are required for all positions at the college.

Focus on Students and Their Success (Core)

We all have a role to play in promoting and supporting students – directly or indirectly – contributing to their success, education and transition as they build their path to the future.

Cultural Alignment (Core)

Inclusion and respect align with Camosun’s traditions of lifelong learning and positive, supportive experiences for all. We examine our individual and institutional cultures and, through indigenization, consider other ways of knowing (thinking), being (approaches), doing (acting), and relating.

Fostering and Nurturing Relationships (Core)

Fostering and nurturing relationships is at the core of everything we do. Successful workplace relationships take time to develop and include building trust, engagement and collaboration.

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Information

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regular employees and term employees, who have successfully completed their probationary period as of the closing date of the posting, as stated in the CUPE Collective Agreement, shall be considered prior to all others.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Camosun College values diversity as a strength and strives to be an equitable and inclusive college community of students and employees. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that adheres to the BC Human Rights Code which protects against discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical and mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. The College also recognizes and honors UNDRIP, the TRC Calls to Actions and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ Act. Going beyond legislation, Camosun recognizes the historical and persistent inequities that many people of marginalized groups have faced in society and in the workplace. We seek to dismantle these barriers through systemic and institutional changes focused on strengthening inclusive hiring practices, accessibility and organizational culture. We recognize that moving towards more equitable communities is an ongoing and evolving journey - one which the College is committed to undertaking. Since Camosun plays an important role in creating change within communities, it is our hope that our employees reflect the diversity of our students and experience an inclusive and supportive work environment. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know how we can assist you.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the nature of your eligibility to work in Canada?
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • Work Permit
• If you have a valid work permit, please indicate its expiry date (mm/dd/yy)

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents