Job Description

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Assist in planning, developing and implementing appropriate learning opportunities weekly in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Toronto Children's Services Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI)

v Assist and participate in the development and implementation of programs that promote

Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement and Expression

in all areas of the program: dramatic and cognitive play, language and literacy experiences, emotional development, music discovery, science/nature, fine and gross motor and sensory activities

-Assist in ensuring the centre's

PROGRAM STATEMENT

is being implemented.

- Collaborate with co-workers regarding planning and extension of learning opportunities

-Document observations as per AQI requirements

-Assist to ensure that children's individual schedules are reviewed with parents every four months (Toddlers) and Preschool when there are changes, signed and posted

-Assist to ensure that necessary supplies are available for planned program. Be aware at all times of materials on hand and advise your team if not available.

-Assist in Preparing and displaying reflective and current program learning experiences.

-Use a variety of behaviour guidance methods including modeling, observing, questioning, reinforcing, redirecting and self regulation, in accordance with the centre's Behaviour Guidance Policies.

-Provide positive social experiences which include sharing, cooperation and respect for others.

-Set-up and prepare physical environment prior to children's arrival

-Assist in performing playground checks daily, record information to ensure surface and equipment is safe

-Support implementation of Individual Support Plans through all of the above

-Escort children as required to and from school classrooms

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Assist in keeping accurate records of children's daily attendance, and daily reports as required, medical information and parent requests

-Inform Supervisor of all personal information changes (i.e. address and phone numbers)

-Read communication book daily and implement and document pertinent information

-Maintain confidentiality of all information related to children, parents, and staff

-Assist with preparation and attend staff meetings and any evening functions

-Assist with planning of non-instructional days and in-house special events

-Participate in performance review process and as needed

-Establish and implement goals for professional learning

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

-Have constant awareness of children's allergies and special health conditions and Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medical Plans

-Follow the Centre's procedures for recording and maintaining First Aid and Incident Reports

-Conduct daily health checks of children, record illness and contact parents

-Monitor indoor and outdoor environment, including play equipment and toys, and report any hazards to co-workers and Supervisor.

-Disinfect toys as per Toronto Public Health Guidelines and the Centre Sanitary Practices Policies and Procedures and centre schedules

-Maintain the cleanliness/ housekeeping duties of the Centre according to the Toronto Public Health Requirements (cleaning tables, dishes, sweeping, mopping, washroom maintenance)

-Staff at the end of the day secure equipment, materials, attendances and all confidential information

COMMUNICATION:

- Communicate in a sensitive, positive and professional manner with children, parents,

staff, school staff, resource consultant and any other external agency

-Assist in promoting parental involvement

-Understand and commit to confidentiality

-Prepare and keep updated portfolio on Toddlers / Preschoolers to share with parents as required

-Prepare and keep observations of all children in own program to share with parents as required

-Work in collaboration with the TDSB staff in shared space classroom

-Work co-operatively with each other

-Keep co-workers and Supervisor advised of any pertinent information regarding parents, children, and staff performances, which cause concern

Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and School staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

-Must have a Secondary School Diploma

-Must be 18 years or older

-Diploma or certificate in Childcare Assistant Program

EXPERIENCE

-Six months childcare experience in an educational setting, including programming.

-Ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate actions in stressful or emergency situations according to Centre policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

-Holder of a valid Standard First Aid Certificate

-Holder of a valid CPR Level "C "Certificate

-Up to date immunization as required by governing legislation

-WHMIS training

-Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

- Knowledge of Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act

-Up to date Criminal/Vulnerable Reference Check

-Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Toronto Children's Services Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI)

-Knowledge of the centre's PROGRAM STATEMENT and POLICIES and PROCEDURES

-Must be physically fit to meet the needs of the program

-Computer skills

-Sound command of the English language, oral and written

-Ability to stand for extended periods of time; to work at the height of children.

-Ability to carry/ lift children and carry/lift/move moderate heavy items (30lbs)

-Ability to bend and squat to children's level or to pick up items

-Ability to work some overtime

- Ability to handle routine financial transactions

-Willingness to work in conditions involving exposure to: bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels, occasional inclement weather

-Performs emergency or unplanned supervised duties within the job function

-Assist in opening and locking the program depending on shift worked completing security check and taking appropriate action if necessary

CORE COMPETENCIES

-Accountability

-Adaptability

-Problem Solving

- Organizational and Environmental Awareness

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person