Summary:
We are looking for a patient, attentive daycare worker to care for children. The daycare worker will assist parents/ guardians by maintaining their hygiene, monitoring them for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns. As well as providing them with age-appropriate instruction, working with parents/guardians to ensure that children are learning and socializing in a positive way. The daycare worker will assist in the development and safety of these children in accordance with the relevant federal, territorial, and band legislation, policies, and procedures. He/she will act in a respectful manner when dealing with children and parents should be prepared to meet the physical demands of the position and understand the childhood development process.
Daycare Worker Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and implementing of activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
- Ensure the equipment and the facilities are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times.
- Be aware of and follow established policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures.
- Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts.
- Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
- Preparing children to enter the next level of care or for entry into school.
- Keeping records relating to childcare.
- Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
- Strong understanding of stages of childhood development.
- Decisiveness, patience, and stamina to chase after, lift, or carry children.
Daycare Worker Requirements:
- Oath of Confidentiality must be signed prior to commencing employment.
- Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification Certificate
- Childcare First Aid Certificate Required.
- Record of immunizations.
- Familiarity with Child Development theories and practices.
- Ability to work well with all age groups, individually or in a group setting.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Must provide a criminal record (CPIC) check and a Child Welfare Information (CWIS) check, as required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and submit a driver’s abstract.
- Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions is an asset.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 30th, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Late Applications will not be considered – Only qualified applicants will be notified for an interview:
Please submit applications, via email or by dropping off at the front desk of the Sucker Creek First Nations Band Office, to the attention of both:
Angela Calliou
Executive Assistant
Sucker Creek First Nation
Email: angelac@scfn.ca