Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support to all children in the daycare program, individualizing support based on child's unique needs

Observe and record children's behaviors ensuring a strength-based lens is incorporated Establish in collaboration with team and carry out individualized care plans Organize space, equipment and materials before activities Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and being Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes Participate in short and long term planning with AHS Team Learn and use the activities and skills provided to assist children in developing the necessary coping skills for addressing unique life issues

Ensure guidance of children's behavior that encourages positive self-concept

Set reasonable behavior expectations consistent with Centre's Philosophy and Policies Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement Immediately address problem behavior without labelling the child Follow Behavior Guidance and Policies established by the Centre and consistent with accepted practice in the field Maintain a knowledge and understanding of the services offered by Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centere for referral to parents

Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe

Follow the Centre's procedures for administering medications and maintaining health records Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the manager or delegate and record such incidents in the Daily Log Book and as a Serious Occurrence if necessary Monitor the environment for hazards Update self-daily on children's allergies and other special conditions Establish daily eating routines that are fun for children Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating and sleeping as promptly as possible Report all incidents of child abuse to the Supervisor and follow Centre procedure and Government regulations Release children only to authorized persons

Ensure positive communication with parents

Plan for parent conferences Discuss the programs daily events and the child's daily progress with parents Accommodate the parent's instructions for daily routines when possible within group routines Encourage parents to participate whenever possible

Contribute to the ongoing operations of the Centre

Follow Licensing requirements Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you Attend regular staff meetings Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centre's children, their parents, and staff Participate in the Annual Performance Review process Contribute to Annual Plan for the Centre Plan and carry out annual Personal Development Keep up to date with Early Childhood Advocacy Developments Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

Promote the Centre within the community in a healthy and respectful way

Actively participate in staff activities wherever possible Maintain a positive working relationship with Tillicum Lelum staff and others who work within the building and agency
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person