Permanent Part Time Program Helper

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

Job summary

A Childcare Staffing Agency in Ottawa is seeking a Program Helper to assist in childcare programs. This part-time role requires working 3-5 days a week with a focus on child development and safety. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in childcare, and certifications in First Aid and CPR. There is an hourly rate of $17.00 with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Partially paid breaks

Workshops

Management support

Diverse work environment

Responsibilities

• Support regular staff as needed.
• Ensure safety of children by supervising them.
• Promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Provide opportunities for creativity through play.
• Handle challenging behaviors and guide towards suitable outcomes.
• Maintain suitable behavior limits positively.
• Respect and respond to diversity.
• Serve nutritious snacks using proper food handling.
• Assist with laundry and disinfecting toys/equipment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of child development

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solver

Effective time-manager

Ability to work independently

Experience with special needs children

Education

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector

Immunization records up to date

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 8:00 am–6:00 pm
• Working in a variety of programs in childcare centres
• Travel required within city limits
• Competitive 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 to 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 Services considers 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, helps 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 for 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 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
• Find appropriate ways to deal with challenging behaviours and situations, and guide towards a suitable outcome
• Use appropriate and positive techniques to maintain suitable behaviour limits
• Recognize, respect, and respond to diversity within the program
• Serve nutritious snacks to the children using proper food handling techniques
• Help 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 up to date
• Proof of 2nd COVID vaccination
• Experience in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Summer Camps, or Child Care Centers is an advantage

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

START DATE: 01/22/2023

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