Day Care Worker b

Assist on the implementation of the After School kids program.

• Provides input in planning and assists with the implementation of appropriate aged-based activities according to skill and learning levels that promote social interaction and personal development
• May assist in orientating new children and families; provides on-going feedback on child's development and behavior
• Plan and Organize Activities: Develop and implement a variety of age-appropriate arts/crafts projects sports and recreational programmes for children. Create lesson plans, schedules, and activity calendars that promote skills development, physical fitness, and fun.
• Plan and Prepare activities: Design and organize age-appropriate that align with children's interests and abilities. Gather necessary materials, tools, and supplies in advance.
• Facilitate Creative Sessions: Lead art workshops or classes for children, providing clear instructions and demonstrations as needed. Encourage creativity, experimentation, and self-expression while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Promote Exploration and Discovery: Encourage children to explore different mediums, styles, and themes in their activities. Foster curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving skills through open-ended art activities and projects.
• Ensures that all information about children, family, staff, visitors and volunteers are strictly confidential; and that activity records and statistics are confidentially secured
• Assists with effective risk management; monitoring food safety, medication storage/disbursement, allergies, facility cleanliness/maintenance; provides emergency first aid and completes, reports and files incident reports as required
• Role models appropriate behaviors and attitudes supporting growth and promoting change for the child and family
• Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• May provide transportation for children to/from school or field trip sites
• Works with the Supervisor to ensure that programs meet contractual, legal and internal accreditation requirements; ensures full compliance with child protection legislation and intervene when necessary
• Works with Supervisor to plan programs and other administration duties as required
• Organize and lead KFC participants through example, positivity and experience.
• Plan, coordinate or lead activities or workshops to KFC participants (i.e., programming - drama, sports, cross-cultural understanding, spiritual practices, volunteering/community service)
• If applicable, work alongside food security programmes through interaction with families in need of registration referrals.
• Work with the team to lead children and youth to respond to the gospel through presentation and prayer, if applicable.
• Develop relationships with families, encouraging happy and well-developed children and youth, living in peace with themselves and others.
• Contribute to the annual plans for ministries with input such as written records/logs of activities, reports, and statistics for ministry evaluation.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure conformity to budget provisions.
• Participate in staff training and development.
• Know and act according to the security procedures of The Salvation Army to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• 20 Hours Responsible adult certificate in place or a willingness to acquire it prior to employment
• First aid certificate or willing to take it.
• Food safe certificate or willing to take it.
• The successful job applicant will have completed High School or equivalent.
• Driver's license preferred

Experience:

• At least 1 year previous relevant experience with children

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Individual, who is committed to the mission of the Salvation Army and is willing and able to work within the Salvation Army doctrine and theology
• Possesses valid First Aid/CPR certificate or obtains as condition of employment prior to end of probationary period.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with children's assessment of needs and in making appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to compassionately apply policy and procedures in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory, principles and practices specifically in the child development field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Non-violent, Food Safe, or the willingness to be trained

OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Program
• Successful obtainment of Enhanced Reliability Status Security Clearance

HOURS: 10 +

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.