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Hours of Work: 3-15 hrs per week, as needed
Reports To: Reports to and accepts direction from the Executive Director
Nature of the Position:
Provide early childhood education care and supervision during programs and special events.
Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children as set out by the program.
Oversee safety and educational programs; supervise children at ARCA and other facilities or locations as required; provide a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviours.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Promote and support healthy lifestyles for Al Ritchie residents.
Promote the Al Ritchie Community Association and all programs and services.
Works closely with program facilitators.
Knowledge of:
Running family programming; preference given to those with Early Childhood and/or Community Development background.
Awareness of issues relevant to inner-city communities IE: families of vulnerability including fixed incomes, food security, isolation, housing & crime.
Culturally sensitive
Experience:
Working with and supervising children
Community profile (families with challenging life circumstances)
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Work flexible hours
Qualifications:
Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR B (minimum)
Requirements:
Police check that includes Vulnerable Persons Act
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Babysitting Certificate
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Seniors
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
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