Child Minder Team Member - Ijs

Hours of Work: As needed – mix of daytime and evening hours – dependent on need

Length of Employment: Permanent

Position Description

Individuals employed as a Child Minder Team Member are responsible for providing nurturing care and programming to children residing in a YWCA shelter with their mothers. This person works with their new team to assist with providing age-appropriate care and activities for children of all ages.

The primary focus of this position will be working directly with resident children in a supportive capacity, engaging them in age-appropriate activities while their mother may or may not be in the facility. The Child Minder Team Member position will be a positive role model and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups of children.

Responsibilities include

· PROGRAMMING
Develop and implement activities, which are developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

· HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
It is the responsibility of the Child Minder Team Member to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained.

· COMMUNICATION
The Child Minder Team Member develops positive, open communication with the children and their caregivers.

· ADMINISTRATION
This position must ensure the necessary administrative tasks are completed to meet the requirement policies and practices.

Qualifications

· Must enjoy spending time with children of all ages

· Experience working with children in a group setting

· Ability to work with multiple children of different ages at one time

· Interest in reading, literacy development, arts and crafts

· Interest and ability to participate in varied physical activities

· Education and/or training in child development is an asset

· Experience working with children who have experienced trauma, poverty, or homelessness is an asset

· Cross cultural sensitivity and knowledge of diversity

· Be able to obtain a Criminal Records Check

· Have valid CPR Level C and First Aid

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits

• (12) YWCA Stat Holiday Days

• Casual dress

• Paid sick days – with carry-over – based on hours worked

• Employer paid benefits plan with the option to enhance at minimal employee cost – after three-month probation

• Flexible work schedule

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $14.30-$15.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person