Job Order Detail

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Childcare Worker at the Piwapan Womens Shelter, you will have the crucial duty of maintaining a physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of the children in the shelter, including:
- Planning and executing activities which guide the childrens emotional, social, and intellectual development
- Provide stimulation to encourage cooperative play and encourage other positive characteristics
- Providing learning activities and experiences appropriate to the age group of the children in your care
- Creating a happy, clean, safe environment for children
Success in this role depends on the successful applicants ability to be aware of the unique situations in which the children in their care come from, and to understand how the various backgrounds impact the childs behaviour. Whenever possible, the worker is expected to encourage desirable behaviour in children through positive reinforcement rather than discipline.

WHO YOU ARE
- You are a relationship builder  you are approachable, understanding, and always available to offer a listening ear
- You are adaptive, you successfully navigate the unexpected, respond to changing needs, and learn from your experiences. You can adapt your activities to suit many different age groups of children.
- You are a strong communicator  you can adjust your communication style to effectively meet the needs of a wide range of personalities and backgrounds
- You can cope with stressful situations  you remain clear-headed no matter the situation

WHAT YOU MUST BRING
- Minimum grade 12
- Valid Drivers License
- Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check

ASSETS
- Post-secondary education, preferably in education, early childhood development, or childcare
- An understanding of Cree or Dene

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- $18.36/hour starting wage
- Benefits package after 3 months employment
- The opportunity to make a difference through meaningful work