School Age Support Worker

Support Workers are responsible for guiding a child through after school programming. Using a variety of educational philosophies and life skills, educators will provide care in a manner that will encourage children’s intellectual, physical, social, developmental and emotional growth and support the children with care including hygiene, feeding, exercise and play.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• This role is 2pm-4:00pm Monday to Friday with a longer 7 hour day during professional development days, spring break and summer holidays.
• Be aware of medical and developmental history of the child who requires additional support in the programs
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to behaviors and situations
• Liaison with Educators and support child development coordinator
• Educating educators on techniques and support following ICPs to help insure childrens inclusion
• Collaborate with Program manager and team members to create a environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of children – with an emphasis on emergent curriculum
• Assess child development, and ensure any special requirements are accommodated.
• Liaison with developmental professionals when required.
• Oversee ongoing developmental records for the supported child, noting all developing physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills
• Maintain open, friendly and cooperative relationship with the child’s family and encourage parent involvement in the program.
• Be sensitive to individual children’s differences and needs to support staff in adjusting programming and be able to adjust programming to meet those individual needs.
• Plan, prepare and implement age appropriate, indoor/outdoor activities that adhere to emergent curriculum – and encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Model appropriate and positive behavior and language through daily contact with children and early childhood educators in the program
• Ensure confidentiality always of all information related to the organization, membership, and staff
• Participate in team planning sessions and work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Ensure adherence to licensing and compliance requirements, as well as Maven Lane Policies and Procedures
• Maintain monthly billing, reporting and submissions
• Ensure all individual care plans are current, updated and meet licensing requirements

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• BC ECEA Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person