Day Care Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Child Development and Care:

• Facilitate the development and behaviour of children.
• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
• Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs.
• Research the NB Curriculum framework. Implement inclusion policy. 
• Develop, implement and evaluate age-appropriate program.
• Support the holistic development of all children.
• Build meaningful relationships with the children.  Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments). Identify and support child’s individual learning and development.  Identify and support diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintain documentation of child’s development.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
• Administer medication and/or procedures.  Accommodate for children’s allergies.
• Implement preventative health and safety measures. 
• Develop and implement safe travelling and off-site practices while provide adequate supervision during these times.  Provide first-aid and CPR.
• Implement emergency and evacuation plan. 
• Review safety related issues. 
• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. 
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
• Meet nutritional needs.
• Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.  Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.
• Guide children’s behaviour
• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program. 
• Guide and observe children.  Implement positive behaviour guidance
• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving skills and coping skills. 
• Use and promote active listening skills. 
• Protect children from physical and emotional harm.

Equipment & Facilities:

• Develop and maintain a safe environment.
• Check for physical hazards. 
• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols. 
• Use developmentally appropriate equipment. 
• Adapt programming and equipment to unique settings and situations.
• Operate and maintain facilities.
• Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

Family and Community Relations:

• Form collaborative partnerships with families.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
• Orient families to the program. 
• Communicate with families.
• Collaborate with parents. 
• Provide family resources.
• Use Community resources.
• Access and engage community resources, facilities and services. 
• Raise awareness of community events.
• Involve volunteers.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Make connections between families and resources and respect the rights of the child.
• Provide an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.
• Collaboratively develop and implement inclusion plans with other professionals and parents.

Professional Relationships

• Work as a member of a team
• Create partnerships with colleagues, participate in meetings, liaise with stakeholders, demonstrate leadership and follow policies and procedures.
• Mentor others
• Support and guide colleagues and students.  Facilitate mentee’s professional development. 
• Act as a resource.

Personal and Professional Development

• Conduct self professionally.
• Maintain professionalism. 
• Follow policies and procedures. 
• Use code of ethics to guide practice.
• Maintain confidentiality.  
• Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.
• Maintain a work/life balance.
• Engage in on-going self-assessment.
• Maintain physical health and mental well-being.
• Participate in professional development.
• Develop and implement a professional development plan. 
• Evaluate progress based on this plan. 
• Participate in professional workshops, courses and on-going learning. 
• Network with peers.
• Advocate for the profession.
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Promote the profession.   

Record Keeping

• Maintain records for legislation and regulations.
• Record daily and monthly attendance.  
• Record and report accidents, incidents and occurrences as required.  
• Record cleaning procedures. 
• Record medical procedures and the administration of medication. 
• Maintain up-to-date children’s records. 
• Record facility maintenance and safety checks. 
• Complete child’s daily log for parents. 
• Complete daily program log/record.
• Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities will be part and parcel of this job description and the agreed salary.
• Work schedule will be 8 (eight) working hours a day, Monday to Friday, for full-time employees. 
• A flexible time schedule will be required.
• The job demands form presented with this Job Description indicates the overall physical and emotional demands related to this job and it will be part and parcel of this description when signed during the hiring process.
• A detailed list of expectations will be presented as part of the hiring process and will be used as a performance management tool on an on-going basis. 
• Must sign to acknowledge you have received, read and understand the following:
• Parent Handbook.
• Province of New Brunswick Early Childhood Services Act and Regulations as they pertain to the Act.
• Province of NB Operator Manual for Full-time and Part-time Early Learning and Childcare Centres.
• The Child Victims of Abuse Protocols of the Province of New Brunswick.
• Small Blessings Inclusion Policy (included in Employee Handbook).
• The information contained in the Small Blessings Employee handbook and ensure the standards and practices therein are followed.
• Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room
• set-up, moderate amount of teaching, leading etc.
• Occasional computer work
• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations
• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.
• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others.
• Shifts and outside work.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Verbal Abuse
• Tantrums
• Noise
• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college Diploma program of at least one full academic year in Early Childhood Education, from a recognized institution or equivalent.
• Must maintain a current, valid First Aid & C.P.R. Certificate.
• A Criminal record check and Social Development check must be completed prior to hiring and subsequently every 3 years. 
• The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training must be completed immediately upon hiring.
• Must complete the mandatory New Brunswick curriculum training outline by the NB Curriculum Framework document. 
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion. Vulnerable Sector Check is required and done every three years
• Valid 1st Aid Certificate

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Up to one year of related experience.

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.
• Must have a workable concept of childcare centres.
• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.
• Ability to communicate in kind, peaceful manner.
• Ability to stay calm and patient.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

This is for a casual position.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $21.04 to $26.30 with a maximum of $31.57.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.