ECE Childcare Staff

at  Tsawout First Nation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or degree
• 1 - 2 years’ related experience.
• Registered member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Education
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment
• Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and licensing and legislative compliance
• Experience working with infant to junior children
• Solid understanding of child development
• Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues, service providers, and regulatory program advisors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work closely with other team members
• Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Language would be an asset
• Knowledge of community considered an asset
• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Knowledge teaching pre-school aged children an asset.

• Responsible for ensuring that the centre meets all legal requirements, including licensing regulations.
• Assists in the development of childcare programs and keeps up-to-date on issues relating to program design and delivery.
• Records and reports accidents and serious occurrences.
• Monitors children on a daily basis to ensure compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act. This includes ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in terms of their physical, emotional and cognitive development.
• Communicates with parents and deals with questions or issues that arise.
• Respects confidentiality and relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner.
• Responsible for following policies and procedures required by the Ministry.
• Ensure proper forms are being completed and records are complete.
• Guides and assists children in activities, routines and transition times.
• Inputs attendance on a monthly basis and follows- up to ensure that accounts are up to date.
• Prepares progress reports and discusses same with parents and staff.
• Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information and communication needs.
• Communicate with Supervisor and family to make arrangements for alternate pick up of late children.
• Maintains children’s attendance records, emergency information and assists with the daily log book; collects medication information from parents and informs staff.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Maintains the health and safety of the children including implementing monthly fire drills.
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.