TRAINEE JOB DESRIPTION
Purpose of the Position: The childcare provider/teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial, and municipal legislation and policies. The Provider/Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate child care program for young children.
Main activities
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program
- Provide nutritious snacks and lunches
- Provide adequate equipment and activities
- Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
- Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
- Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
- Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
- Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Supervise children
Main Activities
- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games, and story telling
- Build children’s esteem
- Comfort children
- Establish routines and provide positive guidance
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
- Implement positive discipline when required
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
- Observe children and make note of progress
- Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
- Communicate with parents and members of the community
Main activities
- Discuss children’s development with parents
- Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate (owner or director only)
- Participate in community activities
- Promote literacy and early education
- Maintain program administration
Main activities
- Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
- Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential FILES of ALL CHILDREN
- Develop daily activity plans
- Keep program budget in mind for certain activities (must be approved first)
- Perform other related duties as required
- NEVER discuss personal matters with parents, employees, or children
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Multiple locations