Early Years Group Support - Childminding - Jobs in Burlington, ON

Job Description

The Early Years Group Support will be responsible for facilitating activities for the children in care for the duration of the scheduled parent/caregiver group/ workshop. The Childminder will deliver age-appropriate activities for children to encourage adult-child engagement.The Early Years Group Support will provide parents/caregivers an opportunity to have meaningful engagement in group and workshop activities while minding children in their care during in-person group activities located on-site, in accordance with requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Please note that this is a casual, contract position, working 2-4 hours per week, with a planned end date of December 30th, 2022.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the development of activities and care for children between the ages birth months to six years while parents attend on-site workshops or groups
• Provide a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individuals needs of children in all aspects of development

• Promote positive interactions and behaviour guidance and direction with the ongoing supervision of the site, children and routine activities.
• Engage each child individually, welcoming them to group, making every effort to greet every parent /caregiver
• Deliver mindful activity planning that is welcoming to children’s mental health and well-being, sensitive to the culture linguistic and diversity of the community
• Know where each child is in your care at all times by doing regular attendance verification checks during activities, and at all transition times.
• Operationalize client safety through and adhering to established policies and guidelines that ensure consistency in the delivery of quality and safe care and by identifying and reporting any client safety incidents

• Abide by the specific requirements of Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as any further health and safety responsibility as outlined in the agency policy and procedure documents
• Other duties as may be reasonably assigned

QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Enrolled in continuing education with a focus on early years, infant and children’s mental health, and child and youth studies or equivalent an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of early years child development an asset

Experience

• Previous work experience with children six years and under, is considered an asset

Skills

• Ability to establish relationships with children and their families that demonstrate self-awareness and appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Maintain professionalism when working with the community, children and their family’s
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills

Additional Requirements

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours

• Ability to work in various ROCK and EarlyON locations including, but not limited to outdoor, and other community sites
• Relief coverage may be required during vacation, sick and training absenteeism
• Provide 24 hours advance notice of absence
• Current (within 3 months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search
• Access to reliable transportation

Why work at ROCK

• We are the lead agency for Halton Region, providing mental health services to children, youth, and their families.
• We are an accredited organization by Accreditation Canada with exemplary standing.
• You get the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary and collaborative team composed of dedicated individuals who are focused on achieving the mission and vision of the agency.
• We urge our employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance with a flexible work environment.
• Various opportunities to attend company events such as communities of practice, workshops and webinars, virtual yoga sessions, social connecting events, etc.
• We take workplace wellness VERY seriously - 4 weeks paid vacation, 2 float days, paid sick/wellness days, in addition to 9 paid statutory holidays and 2 additional ROCK days for a total of ELEVEN paid holidays.
• Extended health benefits, LTD and life insurance, and RSP matching.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site, in community and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.Quick Apply

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