Childcare Support Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : About us

1st Class Preschool inc / Childcare is committed to providing a safe, engaging environment where children will want to be life- long learners. We will provide a safe, stimulating atmosphere where children will have opportunities to explore and discover the world around us, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop strong confidence and essential life skills

Job Description

The Support Aide provides the necessary support, resources, supervision and leadership to ensure the provision of one on one care to assigned child or children in the centre, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the program, with the philosophy and policies of 1st Class and in strict compliance with Alberta Childcare Licensing Act.

The Childcare Support Aid reports to the Executive Director and Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work specifically with child or children requiring additional support, and provide general assistance as part ofthe Team
• Contributes ideas based on thoughtful and insightful knowledge of the towards planning for children with additional needs.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parents.
• Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines, andtransition times.
• Supervise Child in structured (classroom) and unstructured (free play, hallways, lunch hour etc.) settings.Ensures that appropriate supervision all the time.
• Supports Child to be included in programming and activities.
• Support Child with physical and personal care needs.
• Help prepare materials and assist in other duties as required by Executive Director and Management.

Skills and Abilities Required

Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Work Environment