Responsible Adult - Temporary (On-Call)

Responsible Adult – Nakusp Early Learning Child Care Centre

Under the supervision of the Childcare Manager, the Responsible Adult provides general care and supervision for children registered in SD10's school-age care program which provides care before and after school, and during school breaks such as pro-d days and summer. We are looking for Responsible Adults to work on an on-call relief basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement age-appropriate activities for before and after school care, or other school aged care programs in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.
• Guide and assist children in daily activities while fostering and encouraging positive social interactions among students.
• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
• Maintain appropriate records of attendance, all daily plans and activities.
• Ensure all accidents/incidents are recorded, and reported in a timely manner to the child care manager.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety requirements and emergency preparedness.
• Establish reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with the Centre's policies and program objectives.
• Assist in general housekeeping requirements.
• Understand and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Child Care Manager or District Lead for the NELCCC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 plus completion of Responsible Adult Course, or the completion of a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.
• Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• A valid First Aid Certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year of recent experience working with youth and children.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

The wage for this position is $28.13/hr as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of School Trustees for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2450.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

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