Childcare and Early Years Relief Worker
$43,742–$43,742 year
On-siteOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Provide child-initiated, adult-supported experiences that foster belonging, well-being, and emotional expression for children, parents, and caregivers. Maintain a safe, secure environment while modeling appropriate guidance techniques and implementing daily program plans for Early ON, Headstart, Shelter Respite, and Leaping Lizards. Adapt services for children with special needs, manage team tasks like sanitizing and room setup, and plan menus aligned with Canada's Food Guide. Complete observational records and ensure volunteers are never left unattended with children. Work outdoors for at least one hour daily year-round, handling physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Early Child Education or comparable post-secondary education
- Experience working in an early years environment
- Experience in program planning and delivery in accordance to How Does Learning Happen
- Excellent knowledge of child development, emergent curriculum and Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years; How Does Learning Happen
- Experience working with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds in a community based setting
- Experience and sensitivity working with all families including those in an urban core setting, culturally diverse, 2SLGBTQIA, young parents, etc
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills with both adults and children
- First Aid/CPR certificate
- Demonstrated ability and experience working with children with special needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children
- Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform physically demanding tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, climbing and repetitive motions which may be required based on program responsibilities
- Adequate energy level and ability to meet physical demands of the position
- Must be able to work outdoors for at least 1 hour per day year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity, and cold
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in program planning
- Language skills in languages in addition to English
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