Classroom Support Worker

Hickory Creek Childcare Centre is currently accepting applications for a contracted part time position of Classroom Support Worker from qualified and motivated candidates.

Hickory Creek Childcare is looking for a support person to assist in our School Age program.

Classroom Support Workers provide support to the educators to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations within their classroom. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Classroom Supports contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.

Classroom Support positions can be physically demanding at times. Position requirements may include, providing students with assistance for transitions during the day, positioning in the classroom and redirection as required. Classroom Support Workers are not on a 1:1 ratio and would be hired to assist the head educators in the group.

Key Responsibilities:

· Foster healthy child development in children.

· Daily supervision of children

· Provide feedback to parents on daily basis, if needed

· Assist with snack preparation and cleanup.

· Abide by policies and guidelines that are defined in the Staff Handbook and Creek Policies and Procedures.

· Assist other staff in the development and implementation of daily and weekly activities and program specials.

Qualifications:

• Experience with children with ASD and extra behaviours
• Child Care Worker, Nurse, Child and Youth Worker, EA, ECE diplomas an asset
• A current Vulnerable Sector Check from the Regional police (within the last 5 months)
• Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• A passion for working with children
• Strong interpersonal skills to gain trust and respect of children and their parents
• The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Fluent oral and written English language communication skills;
• Skilled at working both independently and within a team context.
• Ability to handle the stress and the high mental demands of working with a high number of children.

Additional information:

This is a part-time contracted position. Starting with 6-weeks and is extended based on the classrooms needs. Schedule: Monday to Friday. Split shift of 7:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Starting base rate of $24.00 per hour.

Indoor and outdoor environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Creek Childcare welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid VSC?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person