Job Description

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Incumbent will perform all,some,or similar rangeof dutiesas below

Child Development and Care:

• Assist theRegisteredEarly Childhood Educator (RECE)in

• Facilitating the development andbehaviourof children by using a variety of observation and documentation techniques.

• Facilitating cognitive, language, social, emotional,creative,and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.

• Developing,implementingand evaluating programs.

• Implementing inclusion policyand evaluating age-appropriateprogram

• Administeringmedication as directed

• Implementing preventative health and safety measures

• Implementing safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these timesmaintainingdocumentation ofchild’sdevelopment

• Establishing an environment to foster positivebehaviourin the program

• Promoting a healthy lifestyle

• Adapting programming and equipment to unique settings and situations

• Advocating for children and families.

• Reviewing safety-related issues.

• Support the holistic development of all children.

• Build meaningful relationships withthe children

• Meet health,welfareand safety needs.

• Accommodate for children’s allergies.

• Providefirst-aidand CPR whenrequired

• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.

• Identifyand report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

• Actively supervise,guideandobservechildren at all times.

• Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques

• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.

• Guide children’sbehaviourby using positive guidance techniques.

• Facilitateappropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solvingskillsand coping skills.

• Use and promote active listening skills

• Protect children from physical and emotional harm.

Equipment & Facilities:

• Use developmentally appropriate equipment

• 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

Record Keeping

• AssistRegisteredEarly ChildhoodEducator(RECE)with required record keeping as assigned

Other

• Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities will bepart and parcelof this job description and the agreed salary

• Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:None.

Internal:Staff members, volunteers, children in the program.

External:Parents and guardians of the kids, agencies.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

•Reports directly tothe Childcare Centre Supervisor

•Direct reports:none

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• No formal material responsibility

• Uses ormaintainsorganization assetsin accordance withestablished guidelines.

• Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requiresfrequentlylifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, moderate amount of teaching, leading etc

• Use of thetablet or iPad for parent communication

• 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.

• Shiftsandoutside work

• Exposure tocommunicable diseasesand bodily fluids.

• Verbal Abuse

• Tantrums

• Noise

• The incumbent may have little to no travelrequired

• Must sign to acknowledge you have received,readand understand the following, if applicable for the province

• Parent Handbook

• Employee Handbook

• ProvincialEarly Childhood Services Act and Regulations

The above responsibilities must be dischargedin accordance withThe Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of high school isrequired

• 18 years of age or older (Canada Summer Job age requirement between the age of 18-30 years of age).

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the job and

• be legally entitled to work in Canadain accordance withrelevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

• This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of their summer job

• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed.

• Updated Medical completed.

• Mustmaintaina current, validStandardFirst Aid &Level CC.P.R. Certificate.

• Complete allon-lineThe SalvationArmy coursesimmediatelyupon hiring.

• ValidG-Driver’s Licenseis an asset

Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Up to one year of related experience.

Skills and Capabilities

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

• Abilityto provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, isrequired, including Child Check (ifappropriate)

• Review of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector isrequiredprocessedwithin 6 months of hire.

• Clearance through internal Salvation Army child & youth abuseregistry

• The Salvation Army abuse training&online health & safetymust be completedimmediatelyupon hiring.

• Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.

• Must have a workable concept of childcarecentres

• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.

• Ability to communicate inkind, peaceful manner, stay calm and patient.

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

• Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality

• Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.

• Engagein on-goingself-assessment.

• Maintain physical health and mental well-being.

• Participate in professional development.

• Advocate for the profession.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.