Job Description

We are seeking qualified Early Years Program Workers (EYPW) to work as a member of our Early Years team. The EYPW may work within the Headstart Nursery School (Licensed childcare) and/or the EarlyON Child and Family Centre. The EYPW will support healthy child development and healthy parent/caregivers - child relationships, and support smooth program operations.
The EYPW will deliver programs that align with provincial guidelines and best practices for Early Years programming as described in the How Does Learning Happen? Framework, as well as the Childcare and Early Years Act 2014, and meet all health and safety standards.
Headstart Context - Under COVID19 directives

• Works with the Headstart teachers to supervise children and deliver program content in a stimulating learning environment for groups of pre-schoolers, in accordance with How Does Learning Happen? CCEYA, and all other mandated directives.
• Participates in all activities and transitions to ensure smooth running of the program, including circle time, mealtime, nap time routines (setting up, cleaning up tables, putting away dishes, sweeping floors, setting up and putting away cots and supervising children during nap time).
• Works with the Headstart team to ensures quality and safety standards for the Nursery School program.
• Works within the team to manage and guide children's behaviours as needed in a manner that support children's emotional and mental health.

• Works with the EarlyON team to deliver quality programming that enhance child welfare and development and align with the How does Learning Happen? Framework.
• Implements daily program activities to ensure smooth running of the program, including circle time, snacks time, room set up and take down.
• Works with EarlyON team to uphold quality and safety standards for playgroup programs.
• May work at the EarlyON centre main location and/or community outreach locations, as needed.

• Set-up environments that foster healthy physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative growth and development in children ages 0 - 6 years in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Models appropriate interactions with parents/caregivers and children by engaging in developmentally appropriate activities;
• Reports observations and concerns regarding children's developmental needs to the team for follow-up.
• Participates in space and toy disinfecting in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines under COVID19, as required.
• Works respectfully and responsively with children and their families and caregivers.