Day Care Worker B (Canada Summer Jobs)

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Moncton, NB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army's Small Blessings Early Childhood Development Centre aims to provide a nurturing, secure, and joyful learning environment for children, reflecting the example of Jesus. This role involves assisting the Early Childhood Educator in planning, organizing, and implementing programs that cater to the spiritual, social, physical, emotional, educational, and recreational needs of each child. The position operates under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director, ensuring all activities are age-appropriate, co-constructed, and aligned with the mission of Small Blessings, providing an effective and safe learning experience.

Requirements

Completion of high school is required.
Valid Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) Certificate of up to one year of academic studies.
Must maintain a current, valid First Aid & C.P.R. Certificate.
An RCMP Vulnerable Sector check and a Social Development check must be completed prior to hiring and subsequently every 3 years.
The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training must be completed immediately upon hiring.
Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.
Individuals who require employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program.
Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Up to one year of related experience.
Broad knowledge and experience in supervising and implementing programs and completing evaluations related to programming.
Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.
Must have a workable concept of childcare centres.
Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.
Ability to communicate in a kind, peaceful manner.
Ability to stay calm and patient.

Nice To Haves

Model the example of Jesus.

Responsibilities

Assist the ECE in facilitating the development and behaviour of children using observation and documentation techniques.
Assist the ECE in facilitating cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children, promoting acceptance of diversity.
Assist the ECE in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, understanding the NB Curriculum framework.
Assist the ECE in implementing inclusion policy and age-appropriate programs.
Support the holistic development of all children and build meaningful relationships with them.
Assist ECE in maintaining documentation of child's development.
Meet health, welfare, and safety needs of children, including administering medication as directed, accommodating allergies, and implementing preventative health and safety measures.
Assist ECE in implementing safe travelling and off-site practices with adequate supervision.
Provide first-aid and CPR when required, and implement emergency and evacuation plans.
Review safety-related issues with ECE and follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Assist the ECE in promoting a healthy lifestyle, actively supervising children at all times, promoting healthy eating, and accommodating special nutritional requirements.
Model and teach proper table manners, and guide children's behaviour using positive guidance techniques.
Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving skills, and coping skills.
Assist ECE in establishing an environment that fosters positive behaviour.
Guide and observe children, use and promote active listening skills, and protect children from physical and emotional harm.
Assist ECE in developing and maintaining a safe environment, using developmentally appropriate equipment, and adapting programming and equipment to unique settings.
Maintain equipment, materials, furnishings, and the indoor/outdoor physical environment.
Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.
Form collaborative partnerships with families with ECE, assist in orienting families to the program, and communicate with families.
Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs, and interests of the child, and collaboratively implement inclusion plans with ECE.
Access and engage community resources, facilities, and services, and raise awareness of community events.
Involve volunteers and assist ECE in advocating for children and families.
Make connections between families and resources and respect the rights of the child.
Work as a member of a team, create partnerships with colleagues, participate in meetings, liaise with stakeholders, demonstrate leadership, and follow policies and procedures.
Conduct self professionally, follow policies and procedures, use the code of ethics to guide practice, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.
Engage in on-going self-assessment, maintain physical health and mental well-being, and participate in professional development, workshops, courses, and on-going learning.
Network with peers.
Maintain records for legislation and regulations as directed by ECE, record daily and monthly attendance, and record and report accidents, incidents, and occurrences.
Record cleaning procedures, medical procedures, and administration of medication.
Maintain up-to-date children's records, record facility maintenance and safety checks, and complete child's daily log for parents.
Complete daily program log/record as directed by ECE.
Fulfil all other related duties as assigned.
Attend parent meetings, staff meetings, and other job-related activities.
Sign to acknowledge receipt, reading, and understanding of the Small Blessings Employee handbook, Parent Handbook, Province of New Brunswick Early Childhood Services Act and Regulations, Province of NB Operator Manual for Full-time and Part-time Early Learning and Childcare Centres, The Child Victims of Abuse Protocols of the Province of New Brunswick, and Small Blessings Inclusion Policy.