Job Description

Out of School Program Contract Supportive Childcare Position

BGC Fort Saskatchewan is a non-profit youth serving organization that has worked with children, youth, and families for the past 35 years. We are a member of the BGC Canada and offer a range of programs and services for the community. We strive to provide an inclusive challenging and exciting environment for children and youth of all backgrounds.

Primary Job Responsibilities

- To enhance the staff to child ratio to children requiring additional support

- Daily supervision of children within assigned programs such as arts, sports, and nutrition

- Be a role model with a positive attitude who can build healthy relationships with children, families and co-workers.

- Ensure children's safety and demonstrate positive behaviour while having fun!

- Offer and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities.

- Ensure equipment is safe, clean and replaced if needed

- Help to keep the program up to licencing/accreditation standards of excellence.

- Daily communication with parents, children and co-workers

- Potentially One - on - One support for children with special needs

Qualities for Success

- Be highly motivated, warm and friendly.

- A desire to work with elementary age children and ability to be physically active.

- Be a creative problem solver with critical thinking skills, be willing to both give and receive feedback for growth.

- Have excellent interpersonal, communication and attentive listening skills.

- Ability to provide hands on learning opportunities and behavioural support that enhance the child's overall experience.

- Strong knowledge of emotional regulation, child development and autism an asset

Qualifications

- Childcare Certification - Minimum Level 1 Child Development Assistant

- Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care, Early Learning in Childcare, Education or Social Work, or related experience would be an asset.

- Criminal Record Check

- Child Intervention Check

- First Aid

Hours of Work

Requires a flexible work schedule.

School Days 5 hours per day (split shift) & No School Days and Summer 8 hours per day

BGC Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest but advises only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00-$25.62 per hour

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person