JOB SUMMARY:

· The Program Assistant will provide a quality, caring and supportive child care program to members of the community that addresses their unique child care needs, meets all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments, and operates within the Child Care Practitioner Occupational Standards and Code of Ethics as defined by the Canadian Child Care Federation. This position reports to the Program Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Level 1, 2 or 3 Child Care Certification
· An understanding of the issues that affect children and their families
· Excellent interpersonal skills with parents, community members, and staff
· Mature and responsible attitude towards work
· Willingness to work flexible hours

1. PLAN, CARRY OUT AND ASSESS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES.

· Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual /group activities
· Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child-directed activity, care routines and transition times
· Organize space, equipment and materials before activities
· Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
· Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing.
· Encourage and assist children to practice self help daily
· Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of variety of cultures and value systems
· Provide opportunity each day for each child to be alone
· Provide 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.
· Participate in short and long-term planning and evaluation and staff program reviews
· Learn and use the activities and skills provided to assist children in developing the necessary coping skills for addressing unique life issues

6. FOLLOW LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

· Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you
· Attend to regular staff meetings
· Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Club’s children, their parents, and staff
· Participate in the annual performance review process
· Plan and carry out annual personal development
· Maintain regular attendance and punctuality