Position Summary
This position works effectively with the assigned program team to implement a safe, developmentally appropriate, quality, inclusive and child-centered Summer Care Program to meet the needs of the children. This position provides support and direct care to school age children, encouraging their natural intellectual, physical and emotional growth. We encourage and maintain a project-based and democratic environment.
Reports to:
The Program Supervisor or, in her/his/there absence, the Executive Director.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develops and implements inclusive opportunities along side children that foster an understanding of diversity and provides diverse and inclusive experiences and play materials;
· Maintains regular documentation and reports on progress, behaviour of children and other outstanding needs;
· Develops individualized and group curriculum based on children’s interests;
· Utilizes technology to capture, report and enhance the children’s experience;
· Maintains liaisons with professionals such as, school personnel, licensing and church delegates.
· Utilizes modeling, observing, questioning, redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement;
· Encourages learning and developing positive self-concepts;
· Encourages healthy problem-solving skills.
· Maintains health records and administers first aid and medication as required;
· Observes, removes and reports potential hazards;
· Attends to physical needs of children, promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children, and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines;
· Understands and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting.
· Respects the individuality of all parents/families and is sensitive to the stresses they may experience;
· Ensures that daily communication with parents and school staff is open, respectful and confidential (ie. discusses plans for family conferences where appropriate; accommodates the families’ instructions within the group routines, wherever possible);
· Confers with parents with regards to unusual and problematic issues;
· Encourages families to participate at the centre, and plays an active role in keeping families updated regarding centre and Society information;
· Provides families with relevant information regarding community resources;
· Responds to the changing needs of children and families with flexibility;
· Advocates for children and their families;
· Liaises with the school staff to enhance learning opportunities and support for children and families.
· Recognizes and respects all confidential matters of Projectkids and its clients, program and staff;
· Takes an active role in developing and maintaining effective team relationships among staff (ie. supporting colleagues, promoting open communication, & maintaining respectful relationships always);
· May provide work direction to auxiliary staff, volunteers and students;
· Attends regular staff and society meetings;
· Displays exemplary work habits (e.g. reliable, respectful, punctual, etc.);
· Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
What Projectkids offers: