The Cathedral Area Coop Daycare is one of the community based early childhood centers and we are also providing a quality Before & After School Program for the school ages in the heart of the Cathedral Area. We offer our employees flexible work hours, meaningful work, and strong community support. We are a well-established childcare center that is known for its strong sense of community and the quality of care we provide our children and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS/ASSETS

• Valid First Aid & CPR certification
• Communicate effectively in English in order to support early language development in children
• Strong interpersonal skills with parents, children, and colleagues
• Mature and responsible attitude towards work
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

• Assist with appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the centre’s philosophy.
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, field trips, and individual/group activities
• Carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child-directed activity, care routines, and transition times. Walk children to and from school and/or bus stops daily on school days.
• Organizing space, equipment, and materials before activities
• Create opportunities for children to express themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
• Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily
• Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems
• Provide an opportunity for child-directed play experience
• Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem-solving
• Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes.