Preschool Assistant/RECE - Casual/Supply

Purpose: Promotes, implements, supervises, and supports programs providing services to children aged 0 – 6 in accordance with the Club's mission in relation to stated goals, objectives and allocated resources.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Services:

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  Assists E.C.E in assessing preschool needs for children’s programming (aged 0 to 6) and helps to develop achievable goals and objectives for groups of or individual children.
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  Is able to apply policies and procedures from the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA), and Children’s Services Operating Criteria for Child Care Services in all areas.
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  Assists with the development, promotion, and implementation of preschool programs and services in relation to the assessed needs, defined goals, objectives and professional service standards.
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  Ensures the safety and security of Club members during programs.
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  Ensures that supplies, equipment and facility are available and are in a safe working condition.
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  Consults and works with colleagues, groups and other service providers.

General Responsibilities:

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  Facilitates weekly program planning which is age appropriate and which enhances children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
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  Maintains accurate attendance records and completes head counts intermittently.
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  Supervises children (group and individual) and adapts program to meet their development, cultural, social/emotional and behavioural needs.
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  Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.
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  Assists to complete all necessary paperwork and all daily/monthly checks/cleaning (eg. attendance, food temperature checklist, bleach and dishwasher temperature checks, opening/closing routines, disinfection of toys/interest areas/laundry, accident report forms, administration of medication, fire drills, playground checklists, kitchen cleaning, etc.).
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  Ensures that Supervisor or designate is notified of any ill children/special circumstances prior to parent/guardian being phoned and of any potential risks (Serious Occurrences).
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  Assists all children in dressing, toileting/washing, diapering (as required), eating, etc. yet encouraging self help skills.
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  Ensures that children are adequately nourished and special dietary requirements/allergies are met.
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  Maintains easy transitions when moving children from swimming and/or all other extra curricular activities and participates with children during these activities.
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  Attends all monthly staff meetings, parent meetings, and room meetings (3 x annually).
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  Actively participates and attends activities as a member of the Club’s team.

Qualifications:

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  Must have Standard First Aid CPR-C
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  Current Criminal Reference Check (within 6 months)
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  Experience working with children ages 18 mos to 6 years
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  Up to date immunization records