Childcare Program Helper- Student Position

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

Job summary

KRSS Services, a leading childcare staffing agency in Ottawa, is seeking Childcare Workers for student employment positions. This role focuses on supervising children, promoting their development, and working in various childcare settings. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as qualifications in First Aid and CPR. Opportunities for growth within the childcare industry are included, along with a supportive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Partially Paid breaks

Opportunity for growth within the Child Care industry

Management support

Workshop

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Effective time-manager and multi-tasker.
• Experience with special needs children considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support regular staff and ensure safety of children.
• Promote development of children through play.
• Help with basic care needs and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Child Development

Organization

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

First Aid and CPR Level C

Resume showing related child care experience and/or education

Job description

EMPLOYER: KRSS Services - Ottawa's Childcare Staffing Agency

JOB DESCRIPTION:

KRSS Services – Ottawa’s Child Care Staffing Agency is Hiring Childcare Workers for our Student Employment Positions!

• Must be available a minimum of 2-3 days a week from Monday to Friday
• Working in variety of programs,travel is required within city limits
• Must be able to accept a variety of shifts

Primary shifts:

• afternoon shifts from 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Secondary shifts:

• 4-hour shifts midday (10:00am to 2:00pm) and morning shifts (8:00am to 1:00pm)
• 8-hour shifts (between 8:00am-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
• 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 ottawapolice.ca
• 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

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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.

START DATE: 12/01/2022

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