Childcare Program Helper- Full Time

KRSS Services - Ottawa's Childcare Staffing Agency; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Childcare Staffing Agency in Ottawa is hiring a full-time Program Helper for the Child Care Industry. The role involves supporting staff, ensuring children's safety, and promoting their development through play and creative activities. Candidates should have knowledge in child development and be willing to obtain first aid qualifications. Benefits available after three months of employment.

Benefits

Partially Paid breaks

Workshop opportunities

Management support

Grow within the industry

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Must provide a Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector.
• Resume showing related child care experience and/or education required.
• Immunization Records showing up to date immunizations are necessary.
• Proof of 2nd COVID vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Support regular staff as needed.
• Ensure safety of children by supervising them at all times.
• Promote physical and social development of children.
• Provide opportunities for creativity through play.
• Maintain suitable behavior limits using positive techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time-management

Experience with special needs children

Education

Education in Early Childhood Education

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

EMPLOYER: KRSS Services - Ottawa's Childcare Staffing Agency

JOB DESCRIPTION:

KRSS - Ottawa's Child Care Staffing Agency is hiring within the Child Care Industry and has an immediate opening. Start Date: Anytime. Shifts: Full Time. Wage: $18.00/hr

• Must be able to work 4-5 days a week Monday to Friday
• Must be able to accept the following shifts: 8-hour shift, KRSS Services shifts vary in hours and individuals need to be able to work between 8am to 6pm
• Working in variety of programs, travel is required within city limits

Primary shifts:

• 8-hour shifts during regular business hours between the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm

Secondary shifts:

• Morning shifts (8:00am to 1:00pm)
• Midday shifts (10:00am to 2:00pm)
• Afternoon shifts (1:00pm and 6:00pm)

Job Duties:

• Support regular staff as needed
• Ensure Safety of children by supervising them at all times
• Promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
• Provide opportunities to express creativity through play
• Proficiently finds appropriate ways to deal with challenging behaviours and situations, and guides towards a suitable outcome
• Uses appropriate and positive techniques to maintain those suitable behaviour limits
• Recognizes, respects and responds to diversity within the program
• Serves nutritious snacks to the children using proper food handling techniques
• Helps with laundry, toy/equipment disinfecting
• The Program Helper is responsible in helping the Lead Educators, Early Childhood Educators and Educators in providing diverse basic care needs including preparation of proper nutritional meals and performing light cleaning duties
• Opportunity for growth within the Child Care industry
• Easily accessible by public transportation
• Partially Paid breaks
• Workshop
• Management support
• Opportunity to shine and showcase your skills
• Diverse work environment in a tight knit team
• Benefits after 3 months of employment completed
• KRSS Services works with a multitude of child care centres across Ottawa-Carleton, giving our employees positive exposure in the industry

The Program Helper, under the direction of KRSS Services and in conjunction with the Child Care Centre Management, Lead Educators and Staff, help their Child Care Programs in accordance with the individual Program Statement(s) and in their program classroom(s) and the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solver and proactive thinker
• Effective time-manager and multi-tasker
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience with special needs children will be considered an asset

Requirements (candidates that are willing to obtain these documents may be considered:

• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector
• Resume showing related child care experience and/or education
• Immunization Records showing up to date immunizations
• Proof of 2nd COVID vaccination

You may be interested in this job if you have experience in the following: Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Summer Camps, Child Care Centers

COVID-19 considerations: All individuals working in child care centres are required to wear a face shield and mask and to constantly wash their hands and to maintain social distancing.