The Salvation Army is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to support the development and behavior of children in a childcare setting. The incumbent will facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children, and build meaningful relationships with families. The role involves working with a team to provide a safe and inclusive environment for children, and meeting health, welfare, and safety needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, a willingness to develop an understanding and support for The Salvation Army's mission and purpose, and the ability to provide a warm and friendly environment for children to develop fully.
Requirements
- Support the RECE and other ECA staff in facilitating the development and behavior of children.
- Support implementation and evaluation of the age-appropriate programs.
- Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
- Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
- Support the holistic development of all children.
- Build meaningful relationships with the children.
- Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
- Identify and support child's individual learning and development.
- Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
- Implement preventative health and safety measures.
- Follow safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
- Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
- Provide first-aid/CPR.
- Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
- Implement emergency and evacuation plan in collaboration with the RECE.
- Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
- Meet nutritional needs.
- Accommodate for special nutritional requirements.
- Model and teach proper table manners.
- Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behavior in the program.
- Guide and observe children.
- Implement positive behavior guidance.
- Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
- Use and promote active listening skills.
- Adhere to all requirements set out by Local Public Health and CCEYA Act.
- Develop and maintain a safe environment.
- Check for physical hazards and report hazards to the RECE, Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor.
- Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
- Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
- Operate and maintain facilities.
- Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
- Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
- Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
- Orient families to the program.
- Provide family resources.
- Raise awareness of community events.
- Advocate for children and families.
- Provide an inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.
- Record Keeping: Complete child's daily log on CRAFTS for parents and daily program log/record in classroom daily/weekly/monthly.
Benefits
- Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Updated Medical completed
- Standard First Aid & Level C CPR
- Complete all on-line Salvation Army courses
- Food Handlers Certificate is an asset
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is an asset