CHILD AND YOUTH CARE STUDENT ON PLACEMENT – BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Position Available: 1
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age.

YOUR SKILLS:

• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Course knowledge

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to your schedule provided (times will vary depending on the hours of the school location); approximate hours in program would be from 7:15am-9:00am and 2:30pm-6:00pm, while the planning time would take place on your own time
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• Location would be dependent on the student selected as we aim to find something convenient for the individual

• Students will receive their required 21 hours per week from the before and after school program, arriving before the start of program to set up with staff, and completing planning time outside of program
• Complete course work according to your requirements and timelines
• Always take direction from the staff
• Become part of the staff team
• Develop a good relationship with your supervisor (your supervisor is there to help you succeed)
• Use your supervisor and the setting as a resource
• Become familiar with PLASP’s policies and procedures
• Become familiar with the Supervisory Policy
• Show initiative without being asked
• Be open-minded and be willing to listen and learn
• Ask questions
• Be open to feedback
• Inform staff of issues that need to be discussed with parents
• Contribute to creating a safe work environment
• Wear your ID Badge while in the program

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN:

• Enjoy interacting with the children
• Assist the staff with the children and the program navigating conflict resolution
• Interact directly with all the children, by talking, listening, and playing with them
• Participate in all aspects of the program
• Assist with activity planning that engages the children’s interests
• Lead indoor and outdoor activities that are geared to the children’s interests
• Eat with the children
• Assist with set-up and clean-up, e.g., snack time, craft activities, etc.
• Become familiar with policies and procedures