Job Title: Part-Time Out of School Care Primary Educator
Department: Childcare
Reports to: Out-of-School Care Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible, with the position beginning once a suitable candidate is found.
Application:
Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject header of “Application – OOSC Primary Educator”, and include a one-page cover letter stating salary expectations, and a resume of no more than two pages. We thank all applicants, however only those who meet certain criteria will be contacted.
Position Description:
The HSCA Childcare Program is seeking a part-time Out of School Care Educator to join our team. This position will begin as soon as a suitable candidate is found. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a childcare setting and hold a Level 1, 2, or 3 Early Childhood Educator Certification. The successful candidate must be available to work up to 30 hours per week within our operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Availability to work split shifts (e.g. 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 2:30–5:30 p.m.) is considered an asset.
About our Program:
HSCA Childcare is a fun, busy, and community-orientated department that includes our Out of School Care program and Daycare program. These programs are based out of the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association. We offer after school care to both school-aged and Kindergarten children (ages 5-12/grades K-6) and daycare-preschool aged kids. We primarily service students attending Hillhurst School and families that live in the adjacent communities. The Out-of-School Care Program is a no-bus/walking only program. Our goal is to provide quality care for children of many ages, that meets their social, emotional, and developmental needs, and helps them thrive as part of their community. Our program hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
We transition into a summer care program during the months of July and August.
Job Requirements:
- Level 1, 2, or 3 Childcare Certification
- A Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector dated no more than 6 months prior to hire date (or be willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid and CPR (including child CPR) (or be willing to obtain)
- A positive, caring attitude and a love for working with children
- Be reliable and able to work as part of a team
- Experience with Kindergarten and school aged students is considered an asset
- Knowledge of the Childcare licensing act and relevant regulations
- Knowledge of emergent curriculum
Position Duties:
- Primary supervision of the children in their room when in ratio
- Administering necessary medications to children following the appropriate procedure
- Facilitating and following the children’s room schedule & emergent curriculum plan
- Helping facilitate activities such as: art/drama/gym games/free play and so forth
- Caring for the child’s personal; social; emotional; physical and intellectual development and completing Nippissing Developmental Assessments
- Aiding as a mediator in child disputes
- Enforcing rules, guidelines and moral codes of behaviour
- Emergent Curriculum planning which includes completing monthly & weekly planning sheets as well as evaluations. Planning should be done during specific planning time only when staff aren’t involved in direct care/supervision of children.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within all spaces used
- Light cleaning duties -including but not limited to: sweeping, disinfecting common surfaces, general tidy up, and sanitization of toys.
- Communicate with program families daily to foster positive relationships and relay behaviour concerns, or other daily updates
- Maintaining the upkeep of the room. Helping alter and update this in a timely fashion, so it’s pleasing to the eye and retains the interest of the children within the program
- Forming a basic relationship with all parents involved in the program. Learning which child belongs to which parents and a little concerning their family circumstances
- Dealing with minor issues concerning parents and the program
- Maintaining the philosophies and beliefs of both the program and the HSCA as a whole
- Basic documentation concerning our children and issues within the program (see accident/incident reporting policy).
- Maintaining staff documentation and recommended records as required
- Attending all staff meetings as mandatory
- Updating other staff members where necessary, on all aspects of the program including child issues/parental issues/the program in general
- Consistent and appropriate use of the Communications Books to record and pass on all required information to absent staff members
- To show a basic understanding of key license codes and to be able to show these in everyday operation (ex: emergency evacuation procedure, lock down procedure, etc.)
- To ensure our children have as much fun as possible in a safe and controlled manner without harm to themselves, others, or the physical environment
- Knowledge of the HSCA policies
Job Type:
Part Time (15-30 hours in a week)
Salary: $15.38 to $17.67 (before top-up)
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site childcare
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Expected start date: until successful candidate is found
Pay: From $15.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
