Early Childhood Assistant

Early Childhood Assistant role is focused on providing a wholesome safe and happy learning environment for all children.

Responsible for organizing planning and implementing a program that is responsive to the spiritual social physical emotional educational and developmental needs of each child under the direction of the Lead RECE Supervisor Assistant Supervisor. Ensure all activities are age appropriate and coconstructed in such a way as to provide an effective and safe learning and development experience for every child.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Incumbent will perform all some or similar range of duties as below:

Child Development and Care:

• Support the RECE and other ECA staff in facilitating the development and behaviour of children.

• Support implementation and evaluation of the ageappropriate programs.

• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.

• Facilitate cognitive language social emotional creative and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.

• Support the holistic development of all children.

• Build meaningful relationships with the children.

• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).

• Identify and support childs individual learning and development.Identify and support diversity equity and inclusion.

• Meet health welfare and safety needs.

• Implement preventative health and safety measures.

• Follow safe travelling and offsite practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.

• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.

• Provide firstaid/CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.

• Implement emergency and evacuation plan in collaboration with the RECE.

• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.

• Meet nutritional needs.

• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.

• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.

• Guide and observe children. Implement positive behaviour guidance.

• Facilitate appropriate language conflict resolution empathy problemsolving and coping skills.

• Use and promote active listening skills.

Equipment & Facilities:

• Develop and maintain a safe environment.

• Check for physical hazards and report hazards to the RECE Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor.

• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.

• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.

• Operate and maintain facilities.

• Maintain equipment materials and furnishings.

• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.

• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

Family and Community Relations:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.

• Orient families to the program.

• Provide family resources.

• Raise awareness of community events.

• Advocate for children and families.

• Provide an inclusive environment.

• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths needs and interests of the child.

Record Keeping

• Complete childs daily log on CRAFTS for parents and daily program log/record in classroom daily/weekly/monthly

• Attendance at parent meetings staff meetings and other jobrelated activities which may be after hours.

• Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Governance Boards and Councils: None.

Internal: Staff members volunteers children in the program.

External: Parents and guardians of the kids regulatory agencies Ministry of Education Public Health.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to Supervisor Assistant Supervisor or Director of Child Care Services.

Direct reports: none.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Minor level of material responsibilities (proper use and safekeeping of toys equipment etc.).

• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.

• Does not process any financial transactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children room setup moderate amount of teaching etc.

• Use of the tablet or iPad for parent communication

• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations

• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.

• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others.

• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

• Verbal Abuse

• Tantrums

• Noise

• The incumbent may have little to no travel .

• Must sign to acknowledge you have received read and understand the following if applicable for the province:

• Parent Handbook.

• Employee Handbook.

• Provincial Early Childhood Services Act and Regulations.

• Provincial Operator Manual for Fulltime and Parttime Early Learning and Childcare Centres.

• The Child Victims of Abuse Protocols of the Province.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• 18 years of age or older (Canada Summer Job age requirement: between the ages of 1830 years of age)

• Excellent Oral & written communication skills to work with children parents and other staff

• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed

• Updated Medical completed

• Standard First Aid & Level C CPR

• Complete all online Salvation Army courses

• Food Handlers Certificate an asset

• Valid Drivers License and access to a vehicle an asset (travel to multiple locations)

• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• One year of related experience.

• Knowledge and experience in implementing programs and completing evaluations related to programming.

Skills and Capabilities

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is including Child Check (if appropriate).

• Review of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is processed within 6 months of hire.

• Clearance through internal Salvation Army child abuse registry.

• The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training and online health and safety trainings must be completed immediately upon hiring.

• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.

• Ability to communicate in kind peaceful manner.

• Ability to stay calm and patient.

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

• Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Maintain a work/life balance.

• Engage in ongoing selfassessment.

• Maintain physical health and mental wellbeing.

• Participate in professional development *minimum of 8 hours per year.