Early Childhood Assistant

salvationarmyca; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Mississauga is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to support the RECE and staff in facilitating the development and behavior of children. You will implement age-appropriate programs, document progress, and foster positive relationships in a caring environment.

You will ensure health and safety, support diversity and inclusion, and collaborate with families to identify strengths and needs, complying with program policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication to work with children, parents and staff.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed.
• Updated Medical completed.
• Standard First Aid & Level C CPR.
• Complete all online Salvation Army courses.
• Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the RECE and other ECA staff in facilitating development and behavior of children.
• Support implementation and evaluation of age-appropriate programs.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Establish an environment to foster positive behavior and learning.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the program.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs and follow emergency plans.

Skills

Excellent oral & written communication

Ability to work with children and with

Education

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Standard First Aid & Level C CPR

Food Handlers Certification

18+ years of age

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Incumbent will perform all, some or similar range of duties as below:

Child Development and Care:

• Support the RECE and other ECA staff in facilitating the development and behavior of children.
• Support implementation and evaluation of the age-appropriate programs.
• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
• Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• Support the holistic development of all children.
• Build meaningful relationships with the children.
• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
• Identify and support child's individual learning and development.
• Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
• Implement preventative health and safety measures.
• Follow safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
• Provide first-aid/CPR.
• Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
• Implement emergency and evacuation plan in collaboration with the RECE.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
• Meet nutritional needs.
• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements.
• Model and teach proper table manners.
• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behavior in the program.
• Guide and observe children. Implement positive behavior guidance.
• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
• Use and promote active listening skills.
• Adhere to all requirements set out by Local Public Health and CCEYA Act.

Equipment & Facilities:

• Develop and maintain a safe environment.
• Check for physical hazards and report hazards to the RECE, Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor.
• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
• Operate and maintain facilities.
• Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

Family and Community Relations :

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
• Orient families to the program.
• Provide family resources.
• Raise awareness of community events.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Provide an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.

Record Keeping

• Complete child's daily log on CRAFTS for parents and daily program log/record in classroom daily/weekly/monthly.
• Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities which may be after hours.
• Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to the Childcare Center Supervisor
• Direct reports: none.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Minor level of material responsibilities (proper use and safekeeping of toys, equipment, etc.).
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
• Does not process any financial transactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, moderate amount of teaching, etc.
• Use of the tablet or iPad for parent communication
• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations
• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.
• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Verbal Abuse
• Tantrums
• Noise
• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older
• Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
• Excellent Oral & written skills required to work with children, parents and other staff.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed.
• Updated Medical completed.
• Standard First Aid & Level C CPR.
• Complete all on-line Salvation Army courses.
• Food Handlers Certifica