Child Care Worker – Pexsisen - Jobs in British Columbia

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Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Child Care Worker Position Number: 2022- 52Department: Child, Youth and Family Four Positions available:Services Two Regular part time: Monday to FridayLocation: Beacon Nature Club Pexsisen 2:00pm – 6:00pmLangford, BCTwo Regular part time: Monday to FridaySplit shift: 7:15am - 8:45am/ 2:00pm – 6:15pmCompensation: Part- Time: $20.46 per Posting Period: Until filledhour, plus statutory holiday and vacation Start Date: September 1, 2022pay.ABOUT BEACON:Beacon Community Services is a well-established local charity operating in the Greater Victoriaarea for over 45 years. We are an award –winning and accredited organization that helpspeople and improves lives through a range of community programs and services than spanevery phase of people’s lives. We serve Southern Vancouver Island and the outer Gulf Islandswith a team around 260 staff and 600 volunteers. We offer a competitive salary,comprehensive benefits package, and a rewarding, stimulating work environment.We are excited about opening a new childcare center at the beautiful Pexsisen ElementarySchool this September. Beacon’s Nature Club Before and After School Care program will servechildren who attend Pexsisen Elementary. Beacon’s Little Stars Pre-School program at Pexsisenlooks forward to welcoming 3- to 5 year-olds who live within Pexsisen Elementary’s catchmentarea.POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Facility Site Supervisor, Child Care Worker joins a caring and compassionateteam that provides an engaged and safe environment for young children.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement age appropriate activities for the children reflecting their ability to engage Create and support inclusion for all children Actively engage in respectful communication & supervision of the children registered inthe program Ensure the children are both physically and emotionally safe and well cared for Log attendance, noting any non-attendance communicated via phone calls, voice-mailsor verbally to the school office Note all messages, and responses in the communication log for all staff Maintain open and frequent contact with the parents, referring concerns to the SiteSupervisor. Organize, program plan, problem solve, and generally maintain a well-run care facilityfor children Ensure provision of varied programs of creative activities, outings and supervised play,to meet the unique needs of the children in the program Maintain licensing standards, being fully aware of VIHA policies and procedures Ensure that the program room and equipment are clean and in good repair, this includeswiping tables, dish washing, etc. (daily and weekly duties) Help to prepare healthy snacks Attend staff meetings and actively engage in program planning, and problem solving Model appropriate staff behavior at all times Discuss any noted staff concerns with the supervisorQUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the Licensing Standards of a “Responsible Adult”:o Must be 19+ years of ageo Must have completed 20 hours of childcare education or courseso 3 positive referenceso Current First Aid Certificate Experience in an OSC program is an asset Current WHMIS Certificate (Completion on hiring) Current Food Safety Certificate (Completion on hiring)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Able to provide a warm, caring learning environment Flexible to changing needs of the program and the children attending Able to work successfully in a team environment Able to effectively use a computer and electronic devices Ability to engage in proactive problem solving and multi-tasking skills which focus onbest possible outcomes for children attendingADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people withdisabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely iscritical to us. Accordingly: All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check. All successful applicants must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition ofhire and ongoing employment. Should you have an official vaccination exemption, kindlyadvise us during your job application process, so we may discuss possibleaccommodation options.APPLICATIONS:All interested applicants can Apply Now! quoting the position vacancy number 2022- 52.Please note only those applicants who are selected to continue in the recruitment process willbe contacted.Quick Apply

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