child care worker - level 1

OneSky Community Resources; Penticton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community services is seeking an enthusiastic Child Development Assistant to support children's growth in a nurturing environment. This role involves assessing developmental needs, creating personalized learning plans, and facilitating engaging activities that promote physical, cognitive, and emotional development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and the necessary certifications to ensure their safety and well-being. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and community engagement, making a positive impact on children's lives every day.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Wellness program

Learning/training paid by employer

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care settings.
• Certifications in child development and first aid are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and create tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs for physical and emotional growth.
• Engage children in creative activities and monitor their progress.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Creativity

Observation Skills

Education

Child Development Assistant Certificate

Early Childhood Education Certificate

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 their 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 supervisors.
• 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