New Beginnings Young Parent Program Child Care Worker

JOB POSTING 2021-48-01

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

New Beginnings Young Parent Program Child Care Worker

Wage: $21.87-23.87 per hour dependent on qualifications

Full Time: 35hr/wk. Temporary

This is a school-based program that runs mid August - June

Archway Community Services has been helping people since 1969. We provide more than 85 programs and services to clients at every stage of life. Our vision for the future is justice, opportunities and equitable access for all. We strive toward that goal by fostering community well-being and social justice through positive action and leadership. Come help us help people.

JOB SUMMARY
The Child Care Worker at New Beginnings will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate childcare program, offering a nurturing environment for the care of children. The incumbent will work in close cooperation with the Child Care Supervisor, Parent Support Worker, Classroom staff and other Child Care Workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working within the New Beginnings Child Care Facility
• Meet the physical requirements of working with very young children, including bending and lifting.
• Completes daily/weekly document regarding children’s development.
• Attends all meetings relating to this position.
• Keeps current on local, regional and national health/development issues pertaining to children and youth.
• Create connections with parents, which may include phone calls to check in.

Education and Certification:
• Must have a minimum of an Early Childhood Educator Certificate and have or be in the process of obtaining an Infant/Toddler Educator Certificate.
• Must have a current First Aid (Child Care) Certificate.
• Encouraged to have Food Safe Level 1 (optional).

Experience:
• Preferred experience working with infants/toddlers
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare facility

Knowledge and Skill Set
• Have a working knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework
• Ability to engage with parents with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Working within the New Beginnings Child Care Facility
• Meet the physical requirements of working with very young children, including bending and lifting.

Closing date is April 21, 2021

TO APPLY

Interested applicants are to reference Posting 2021-48-01 in the subject line. Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Email: jobpostings@archway.ca

Subject: Job Posting 2021-48-01

No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Archway Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all equity seeking groups.