daycare in Cochrane AB (Downtown):
Government Wage Enhancement offer on top of hourly pay
Job Type: Full-Time /Part-time
No evenings or weekends! Stat Holidays off
*Start your job with us. It will be rewarding! Friendly, respectful, and supportive Environment!
In General duty responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing a program as per our daycare curriculum (which follows FLIGHT/Emergent curriculum, etc.)
- Maintaining an environment that protects the well-being/safety of children. Top priority!
- Assessing the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discussing progress with parents and other staff.
- Establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
- Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary.
- Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
- Able to involve in active supervision of the children under care.
- Assist with the cleaning and organization of the designated room and equipment in accordance with Alberta Child Care Licensing/AHS Regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
Program Duties for Level 3/Level 2 Include:
- Help with program planning and implementation (developmentally appropriate experiences) to enhance the child’s social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development.
- Incorporate learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children.
- Monitor children to ensure safety during play, by organizing various indoor/outdoor activities that encourage sharing and safe interaction with other children.
- Ensure that appropriate child discipline methods (positive child guidance) are used, communicated and enforced.
Administrative Duties Level 3/Level 2 (if required /support provided) Include:
- Promote a respectful, positive environment.
- Maintain all appropriate records and documentation, and ensure that it is complete and up to date.
- Track information, including attendance, sign-in sheets, and student counts at all times.
- Display and promote a positive, cheerful attitude and helpful approach.
- Maintain confidentiality on all issues related to daycare.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 or Level 3: 2 plus years work experience preferred in the child care field.
- Level 1: 1 year experience & more for Level 1.
- A current Criminal Check and Vulnerable Sector Search (dated not earlier than 6 months prior to start date).
- CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Knowledge about Alberta Child Care Regulations, the Alberta Health Services’ Health and Safety Regulations and Alberta Child Care Accreditation Standards, FLIGHT. (or willing to know and learn)
- Must be knowledgeable in dealing with child care related issues, including daily interaction with parents.
- A passion for working with children.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, well-organized and approachable.
- Open to continuous learning and improvement.
- A respectful and responsible team Player
- NOTE: Suitable candidate who is willing to learn and perform with no experience (Certificate required) can apply too!
Interested candidates can email resumes to: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.17-$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site childcare
Work Location: In person
