infants' daycare worker

CLASS of West K; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused child care provider is looking for a dedicated Child Care Worker in West Kelowna, Canada. The successful candidate will develop child-care programs that support children's development and collaborate with educators. Candidates must have an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and at least 2 years of experience in child care. This role is physically demanding and involves working at a child care centre without remote options.

Benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Team building opportunities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in child care.
• Valid driver's license for transportation is required.
• Criminal record check and immunization records are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Assist early childhood educators in program implementation.
• Engage children in creative activities such as art and music.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location: 201-1979 Old Okanagan Highway Westbank , BC V4T 3A4
• Salary: 22.00 to 24.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Area of specialization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-19

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