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Childcare Support Worker - ONCALL/ CASUAL
Ucluelet, British Columbia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Working under the direction of Early Childhood Educators and the Childcare Manager, this role assists with maintaining a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for children in a licensed childcare program.
Responsibilities
- Classification: Band 2 - Support
- Willingness to support culturally grounded programming
- The Childcare Support Worker supports the daily supervision and care of children at the qʷayac̓iikʔiis Childcare Centre.
- Support children in daily routines including meals, rest time, outdoor play, transitions, and personal care routines such as diapering and toileting
- Support safe transitions between activities and program areas
- Program Support
- Support inclusive practices that respect the individual needs, abilities, and backgrounds of all children
- Support children in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and cooperative play
- Work collaboratively with ECEs, ECEAs, and other staff to support daily program operations
Requirements
- Assist staff in maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios as required under the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation
- Participate in staff meetings or training when required
Nice to have
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Completion of a Responsible Adult course recognized by BC Child Care Licensing, or equivalent training
- First Aid and CPR (Emergency Child Care preferred) certification
- Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Experience working with children in childcare, school, recreation, or community programs
- Experience working with Indigenous children, families, or communities
- Familiarity with Nuu-chah-nulth culture, language, or community values
- Ability to work positively and patiently with young children
Compensation
- Salary Band: Band 2
Benefits
- Provide active and attentive supervision of children to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times
- Support staff in facilitating play-based learning activities
- Assist with setting up and maintaining safe learning environments
- Assist with preparing materials and maintaining organized learning environments
- Health & Safety
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