Child Development Instructor

Job Responsibility:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Child Development Supervisor participates in supervising, interacting and building relationships with children. Assist and lead the program on a day-to-day basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programming

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate children's programs that address the needs of the child - socially, physically, intellectually, creatively and emotionally

Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of group activities for school-age children; ensure program is creative, flexible and adaptable

Prepare and assist children with eating snacks; toileting

Customer Service/Communication

Supervise, instruct, interact and build relationships with school aged children on a daily basis; be clear and concise when talking and giving directions to children, staff and volunteers

Act as a liaison between the program and schools

Greet parents at the beginning and end of the day and discuss information in newsletters and other written notices with families

Participate in meetings with families as well as Association sponsored events

Communicate with other program instructors; attend regular staff meetings and training sessions

Safety/Risk Management

Follow licensing and centre protocol for emergency situations and out-trips procedures

Report suspected child abuse, endangerment and neglect to Supervisor

Ensure children are signed in and that families sign out children daily; ensure clothing is appropriate for planned activity

Clean and maintain room and all equipment; assess toys and furnishings on a regular basis and report damaged items to Supervisor

Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities

Administrative

Record relevant information pertaining to children and families in program communications book and relay information concerning children to Supervisor

Help maintain a resource manual of game and activity ideas

Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry

Responsible to fill out accident report forms

Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, SeasonalContract length: 12 months

Pay: $19.56-$22.01 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site childcare
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to get Responsible Adult Training or have 20 hours childcare related coarse?
• Do you live near or in Hamilton, Richmond, BC?
• This position requires to work split shift, 7-9am & 2-6pm, can you do split shifts?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-01