Child Care Worker

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org

Position: Child Care Worker / Location: Edmonton / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: July 30 2010 / Position Abstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty within the vision of neighbours helping neighbours. You will be  responsible for creating & developing an environment that meets the individual social, physical, intellectual and emotional needs of children aged infant to six years.

1 ]" i7 E( B* U0 zSome duties/responsibilities include: personal commitment to Bissell Centre Mission, Vision, Priorities & Values; ability to implement the “Learning Through Play” philosophy in day-to-day programming; ability to develop monthly program charts; daily & weekly activity charts; ability to take into consideration the children’s individual interests/developmental levels when developing program activities; ability to develop programs that enhance self-esteem & encourage children’s independence, social interaction & creativity; strong listening and verbal communication skills with the children, parents/caregivers and ECD staff.
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PLUS: ability to establish rapport and trust with the children & parents/caregivers; ability to adapt or modify a program to allow children with special needs to participate; knowledge of behavioural & developmental disabilities (for example: ADD, ADHD, FASD); knowledge of possible signs of abuse/neglect; knowledge of community resources pertaining to children’s health & education needs; knowledge of Daycare Licensing Standards, ITERS/ECKERS; ability & desire to speak with caregivers about parenting issues and share information about child development; ability to work well within a team.

! Y9 w0 ]& l* y5 ]+ g* D/ wEducation/Experience: Level 3 Early Childhood Development Diploma from a CAFRA (Child and Family Resource Association) recognized College; familiarity working with children affected by behavioural and/or developmental delays; familiarity and experience with issues of poverty and the urban core.

Skills & Abilities: Behave ethically, build relationships, communicate effectively, focus on client needs, foster teamwork, make decisions, have organizational skills, be able to plan/solve problems. It’s physically demanding work. Must be able to lift and carry approximately 30 LBS.
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" q8 J- m- i. m9 ?7 ?TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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2 w6 S1 o9 m, N; x( R0 LWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
, S2 c! e( b& tBissell Centre, 10527-96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
7 D7 G3 @, Y* f& tEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org  Fax: 780.441.3580
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0 r) Z* w5 {5 a$ x' W0 EPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.