child care worker - level 1

OneSky Community Resources; Penticton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community resource organization in Penticton is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to assess children's development and implement tailored educational programs. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience with children, including those with special needs. This role offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to create tailored learning plans.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Engage children in creative activities.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers.

Skills

Child development assessment

Creative expression encouragement

Record keeping

Engagement through storytelling

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
  
  

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a physical disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Wellness program