Job Description

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Supply and Part-Time Staff are required to:

be willing to participate in Educational Workshops related to the Child Care Industry

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The Supply and Part-Time Staff shall have the following knowledge and skills:

adequate communication skills: verbal to communicate with parents, children and staff and written, to prepare notes and documents as required
interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of people in an effective and courteous manner
a working knowledge of the Local Licensing Regulations and Procedures, Fire and Health Regulations and Company Educational Programs to ensure compliance with same
planning and time management skills to plan program activities and schedule routines

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Supply and Part-Time Staff are responsible for:

implementing with the support of the Room Supervisor and or Assistant Room Supervisor the program of educational activities set forth by Mini-Skool Head Office
working with the Room Supervisor and or Assistant Room Supervisor in the preparation of weekly lesson plans
working with the Room Supervisor and or Assistant Room Supervisor in maintaining the supplies and equipment needs for program
observation of children notifying the Room supervisor and or Assistant Room Supervisor of any unusual behaviour and documenting in a daily log
constantly ensuring a safe environment
daily, preparation of the classroom for all planned activities
daily, preparation of the outdoor area prior to playtime
constantly ensuring a safe environment
ensuring that all program requirements meet with the Day Nurseries Act
ensuring that all program requirements meet with Mini-Skool's Centre Assessment criteria

RECORD KEEPING

The Supply and Part-Time Staff are responsible for:

keeping accurate attendance records so as to monitor the number of children in attendance at all times
ensuring that a Prescription Drug Administration Form is filled out accurately both by the
clients prior to administering medication and by herself after administering the medication

recording all accidents/incidents on a Mini-Skool Accident Report Form and a Playground Injury Log
keeping a daily record of each child in a log book as well as maintaining communication with your co workers in a daily log
daily completion of Mini-Skool Forms as applicable: Baby Biz, Toddler Talents, My Day Note
posting and updating allergy lists, including Mini-Skool's Allergy Alert Form

SUPERVISION

The Supply and Part-Time Staff shall:

facilitate adequate supervision of the children assigned to her room
ensure that no child is left unattended at any time
remain with her group during working hours except for scheduled breaks and lunch, unless otherwise assigned by Management
assume responsibility for maintaining obvious disorders in halls, bathrooms, playgrounds, staffroom etc.
ensure proper supervision of all children in his/her care on trips or walks outside the centre
ensure proper supervision while escorting children to and from the centre to the bus or Mini-Skool van

HEALTH, SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL

The Supply and Part-Time Staff is responsible for:

preparing the classroom for end of day, chairs should be placed on tables
maintaining an orderly, aesthetically pleasing physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children and that confirms to the standards of safety and cleanliness
keeping his/her classroom in a tidy, clean and orderly manner
assuming joint responsibility in maintaining that all toys and equipment are in good repair including puzzles, pegs and game pieces, reporting any broken or lost equipment to her Centre Director
keeping all shared areas including: laundry room, central storage area, gym, staffroom etc. in a safe and orderly manner
ensuring that beds are labelled for all children
checking toys and equipment used in activities to ensure safe functioning
sanitizing toys and equipment weekly and as necessary
checking all areas frequented by the children for safety, including washrooms, playgrounds, etc.
ensuring that washrooms are kept clean and disinfected at all times
maintaining hygiene practices including hand and face washing, runny noses and general grooming where children are concerned, assist in Toilet Training as required
following Mini-Skool's Diapering and Toilet Training Policies and Procedures
making sure that all children appear neat, tidy and well groomed upon leaving the centre
ensuring that blankets are folded and properly stored on cots after each rest period
making sure that the sheets are laundered and cots disinfected weekly and / or when necessary
sending blankets home weekly or bi-weekly to be laundered
reporting and documenting all accidents and or incidents promptly to Management, no
matter how minor they may be, a copy of the report must be placed in the child's file

ensuring children's safety during all transition times
ensuring that all playground surfaces are free of debris/sand to avoid slips and falls
ensuring classroom maintenance of all surfaces and equipment to avoid hazardous conditions
recording all first aid injuries in Staff First Aid Log Book
reading and adhering to Mini-Skool's Behaviour Management Policy as required to meet legislation requirements
adhering to Mini-Skool's policies and procedures including Mini-Skool's Employee Handbook, Playground Policy Manual, Occupational Health and Safety Manual
adhering to all legislated requirements including but not limited to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fire and Health Department regulations and any other policies and procedures implemented by Mini-Skool or the Federal, Provincial or Municipal Government.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Supply and Part-Time Staff are responsible for:

participating in and contributing to Open Houses, Parent Conferences, Special Events and Shows
preparing developmental records for parents
being available for discussions with parents at all Parent Conferences
attending monthly Staff Meetings and sharing new ideas which will better meet the needs of the centre overall
maintaining a positive rapport with clients, co-workers and management
providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all children and through daily communication with parents, highlighting positive aspects of the child's day, as well as communicating any concerns he/she may have

PERSONAL

The Supply and Part-time Staff must:

be dressed and groomed appropriately and professionally at all times; the appearance of the people employed by Mini-Skool has a great deal to do with the overall impression we create of our company
complying with Mini-Skool's Footwear Policy
be flexible to the daily business demands of the centre, including scheduled working hours and classroom assignment
be receptive to constructive criticism and implement necessary improvements
maintain a positive attitude towards job responsibilities
demonstrate mutual respect towards supervisors and peers

REPORTING

The Supply and Part-Time Staff are responsible for:

reporting to the Assistant Room Supervisor, the Room Supervisor and to the Centre Director
Benefits:

Flexible working hours
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.86 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

RECE, CPR Level 'C' Training and Police check (required)
Work Location: In person