Permanent Part Time Program Helper

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

Job summary

A leading childcare staffing agency in Ottawa is seeking a Program Helper to support staff in various childcare programs. This role involves ensuring child safety, promoting development, and requires qualifications like First Aid and police checks. Join a diverse team with growth opportunities and competitive pay.

Benefits

Partially Paid breaks

Workshops

Management Support

Opportunities to showcase skills

Qualifications

• Must work 3-5 days a week from Monday to Friday.
• Experience with special needs children is an asset.
• Resume showcasing relevant childcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support regular staff as needed while ensuring safety of children.
• Promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Serve nutritious snacks with proper food handling techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Related childcare experience and/or education

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector

Immunization Records

Proof of 2nd COVID vaccination

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. We have an immediate opening!

• Must be able to work 3-5 days a week from Monday to Friday
• Must be able to accept a variety of shifts

Primary shifts:

• 8-hour shifts during regular business hours between the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm
• Working in variety of programs in childcare centres
• Travel is required within city limits
• Competitive an hourly rate – $17.00 per hour plus benefits after 3 months of employment completed

Opportunity for growth within the Childcare Industry

Easily accessible by public transportation

Partially Paid breaks

Workshops

Management Support

Opportunity Showcase your Skills

Diverse work environment in a tight knit team

KRSS Services works with a multitude of childcare centres across Ottawa-Carleton, giving our employees positive exposure in the industry.

KRSS Servicesconsiders the health and safety of our employees our top priority. We adhere to the strict protocols implemented by Ottawa Public Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the community we work in.

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Qualifications:

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).

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.

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

Job Duties:

Support regular staff as needed

Ensure Safety of children by always supervising them

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

Requirements:

Resume showing related childcare experience and/or education

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector

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

It's as easy as 123 to be part of KRSS Services' amazing team!

START DATE: 01/22/2023

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