Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include but not limited to assisting in the following areas;

Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment. Responds with sensitivity to the needs of individual children and their families, respecting diversities in age, sex, developmental level, religion, sexual orientation and cultural background. Work as a team member Implements the daily program in conjunction with other program staff. Takes direction from permanent program staff. Creates a positive social environment which promotes sharing, cooperation, problem solving, respect for others and self-help skills; Ensures children are dressed appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities. Assists in monitoring lunch and snack-time activities encouraging children to eat. Mentor and monitors healthy eating and reports concerns to the permanent program staff Assists in doing regular attendance checks indoors, outdoors and on trips. Knows the number of children in attendance at all times. Positions self in the classroom so that you can be aware of the big picture and keep an eye on activities. Staff should position themselves to maximize visibility and accessibility. Keeps the surface areas and room tidy and sanitary, as per licensing requirements. Remains professional at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from gossiping about parents, children or other staff; limiting socializing when you are on duty; limiting personal phone calls; and respecting personal boundaries.
Requirements:

Vulnerable Sector Criminal reference Check A valid Standard First Aid, with level C CPR Ability to work within a team Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff Physically able to participate with children in centre and outdoors Some knowledge of City of Toronto Assessment for Quality Improvement and ELECT framework.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $19.60 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have a valid Standard First Aid CPR-Level C Certificate?
Experience:

Daycare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person