Responsible Adult - Temporary (On-Call)

School District #10 (Arrow Lakes); Nakusp; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsible Adult position at Nakusp Early Learning Child Care Centre is on-call relief, reporting to the Child Care Manager under the SD10 school district. The role focuses on supervising children before/after school care, developing activities, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications include Grade 12 plus Responsible Adult coursework or related 20-hour child development training, 1 year of youth/child experience, First Aid and WHMIS certificates.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats)
• Ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills
• WHMIS knowledge and First Aid certification are preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate activities for before/after school care and school-age programs as scheduled
• Guide children in daily activities and foster positive social interactions
• Establish positive relationships with staff, families and children
• Maintain attendance, daily plans and activity records
• Report accidents/incidents to the Child Care Manager promptly
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety procedures and emergency plans
• Support Centre policies and behavioural expectations
• Assist with general housekeeping as needed
• Follow relevant policies from school district and licensing regulations
• Perform other duties as directed by Child Care Manager or District Lead

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 + Responsible Adult Course or 20 h child development

Job description

Responsible Adult - Nakusp Early Learning Child Care Centre

Under the supervision of the Childcare Manager, the Responsible Adult provides general care and supervision for children registered in SD10's school-age care program which provides care before and after school, and during school breaks such as pro-d days and summer. We are looking for Responsible Adults to work on an on-call relief basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement age-appropriate activities for before and after school care, or other school aged care programs in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.
• Guide and assist children in daily activities while fostering and encouraging positive social interactions among students.
• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
• Maintain appropriate records of attendance, all daily plans and activities.
• Ensure all accidents/incidents are recorded, and reported in a timely manner to the child care manager.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety requirements and emergency preparedness.
• Establish reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with the Centre's policies and program objectives.
• Assist in general housekeeping requirements.
• Understand and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Child Care Manager or District Lead for the NELCCC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 plus completion of Responsible Adult Course, or the completion of a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.
• Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• A valid First Aid Certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year of recent experience working with youth and children.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

The wage for this position is $28.13/hr as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of School Trustees for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2450.