infants' daycare worker

Government of Canada; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking an experienced childcare worker in West Kelowna to develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote children's physical and emotional development. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in childcare and hold relevant certifications such as Early Childhood Education, First Aid, and CPR. The position requires working full-time on-site and involves engaging with children in an outdoor setting, making it physically demanding but rewarding.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in child care.
• Experience with special needs children (ADHD or ADD).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out development programs.
• Observe and report on children's progress and behavior.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Creativity

Attention to detail

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

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

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• 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

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

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

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

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

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available