Child Care Worker

• Working with the children, family, staff, and supervisor to provide an engaging early childhood experience
• Carrying out developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the children, which may include indoor/outdoor, and active/quiet activities
• Attending to the children’s physical needs which may include toileting, eating, sleeping, and other basic needs
• Attending to the children’s psychological and emotional needs which may include cuddling, rocking, and holding the child
• Providing a healthy, safe, caring, and nurturing environment
• Administering First Aid when necessary
• Observing and removing potential hazards
• Building and maintaining relationships with the parents/caregivers, either in person or over the phone
• Using the Early Learning Framework and emergent curriculum to provide an environment that reflects the interests of the child

• Infant/Toddler License to Practice or Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECE) with the expectation of completing an Infant/Toddler Educator Certificate
• Emergency First Aid certificate with CPR level C is required
• One year experience providing care to infants and toddlers
• Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework
• The ability to collaborate and work with family, staff, and community partners to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for the child
• The ability to adapt and engage, which reflects the needs and interest of the child
• The ability to work in an environment where there is a high level of noise and distraction from children
• The ability to pay close attention to the child’s physical and emotional needs
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good relationship building skills
• able to build positive and supportive relationships with parents and children
• Knowledge of age-appropriate group process and facilitation techniques
• The ability to be involved in direct delivery of activities which may include moderate physical activity of walking, standing, bending, and lifting children up to 40 lbs
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

FoodSafe level 1 is an asset

• Three weeks pro-rated vacation in your first year
• four weeks in your second year
• Three pro-rated wellness days per year
• Pro-rated sick leave days per year
• Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration
• A great benefits plan including extended health and dental
• you choose your plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events
• Free use of Archway’s wellness equipment
• Great in-house training opportunities
• Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment
• Work/Life balance