Student Employment Program Helper

KRSS Services - Ottawa's Childcare Staffing Agency; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

KRSS Services – Ottawa's Childcare Staffing Agency is hiring a Program Helper for various childcare programs. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers competitive pay, diverse working hours, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, health-focused environment.

Benefits

Partially paid breaks

Workshops

Management support

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children considered an asset.
• Knowledge of child development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support regular staff as needed and ensure children's safety.
• Promote development through play and serve snacks using proper techniques.
• Help with cleaning and maintenance of toys and equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Resume showing related childcare experience and/or education

Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector

Immunization Records showing up to date immunizations

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 2 to 5 daysbetween Monday and Friday in variety of programs in ChildcareCentres
• Must be able to accept a variety of shifts
• Travel is required within city limits
• Competitive hourly rate

Primary shifts:

· Afternoon shifts (1:00pm to 6:00pm)

Secondary shifts:

· Morning shifts (8:00am to 1:00pm)

· Midday shifts (10:00am to 2:00pm)

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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