Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Early Childhood Assistant/ Food Handler

Toronto, ON

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$30kDetected 9 hours ago
Public HealthCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFood Safety

About the role

  • As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
  • Model and teach proper table manners. • Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program. • Guide and observe children.
  • Record Keeping • Complete child's daily log on CRAFTS for parents and daily program log/record in classroom daily/weekly/monthly • Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities which may be after hours.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a safe environment.
  • Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
  • Operate and maintain facilities.
  • Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
  • Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
  • Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.
  • Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.
  • Support implementation and evaluation of the age-appropriate programs.

Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older (Canada Summer Job age requirement: between the ages of 18-30 years of age)
  • Excellent Oral & written communication skills required to work with children, parents and other staff
  • Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
  • Knowledge and experience in implementing programs and completing evaluations related to programming.
  • 18 years of age or older (Canada

Skills

  • Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Review of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required processed within 6 months of hire.
  • Clearance through internal Salvation Army child abuse registry.
  • The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training and online health and safety trainings must be completed immediately upon hiring.
  • Ability to communicate in kind, peaceful manner.
  • Ability to stay calm and patient.
  • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Maintain a work/life balance.

Compensation

  • Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Benefits

  • We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
  • Supervise and engage children in play-based learning activities.
  • Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
  • Identify and support child's individual learning and development.
  • Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Meet health, welfare and safety needs.

Company info

  • For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
  • Mission Statement
  • The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
  • Job Description:
  • For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
  • Incumbent will perform all, some or similar range of duties as below:
  • Child Development and Care:
  • Support the RECE and other ECA staff in facilitating appropriate activities that promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.
  • Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
  • Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and hygienic classroom environment.
  • Follow safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
  • Provide first-aid/CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
  • Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
  • Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
  • Meet nutritional needs.
  • Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.

Equal opportunity

  • The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
  • The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
  • Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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