Childcare Provider
Job description
Accepting applications until
The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, located at 603 WellingtonCrescent, Winnipeg, welcomes people with a diversity of beliefs, and counts many humanists and atheists among its members. We also welcome and affirm people of all genders, gender expression and sexual identities. To learn more, visit uuwinnipeg.mb.ca.
Title: Childcare Provider
Reports To: Coordinator of Lifespan Religious Exploration(CLRE)
Hours: An average of 2.5 - 3 hours on Sundays, with additional hours offered through the year (some evenings)
Remuneration: $19.25 - $21.75
Childcare Providers offer a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children aged newborn to three years of age on Sunday mornings, and children up to 12 during additional church activities / meetings / services.
Prior to hiring, Child Abuse Registry and Police Record checks must be completed.A Child Abuse Registry check will be completed every two years thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Nurture a welcoming environment and help families of all configurations feel part of the Religious Exploration (RE) program.
- Collaborate with other Childcare Provider staff and Religious Exploration volunteers.
- Supervise and care for children in the nursery, including changing diapers, comforting crying children, interacting with children, and giving them a snack/drink if necessary.
- Plan age appropriate activities for the children in attendance each week
- Perform first aid for minor accidents and illness care for children who become ill and inform the CLRE (or Substitute) as soon as possible.
- Communicate with parents at time of drop off and pick up regarding the needs of the child and to inform parents of how the child did while in the room.
- Understand the church’s emergency evacuation procedures.
- Maintain attractive, sanitary, orderly Nursery and RE Supply rooms with all equipment and supplies in good condition.
- Conduct Nursery and RE Supply room inventory checks and inform the CLRE when supplies/equipment are needed or are in disrepair.
- Communicate to the CLRE (or Substitute) any childcare needs or issues and all accidents or unusual occurrences involving children.
- Maintain attendance records.
- Help ensure that all children are registered in the RE program
- Complete hours sheet, and deliver to the CLRE mail folder on the last Sunday of the month.
- If unable to work a scheduled shift, arrange for a replacement from within the current childcare staff. If unable to find a replacement, contact the CLRE.
- Attend Childcare staff team meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CLRE.
- Lead the RE Sunday lesson with assistance from a volunteer, following the required training.
Job Type: Casual
Experience:
- Working with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $19.25-$21.75 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Child Care provider certification (required)
Work Location: In person
