Family Response Worker
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Working Hours:
40
Type of Child Care:
3 - 5 Years
Position Start:
As soon as possible
The successful candidate is required to work at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society Aboriginal Learning Centre “Skəmxist Centre“. They will be responsible for assisting in the development and implement programs for children 3 years to 5 years old. The successful candidate reports to the manager or the Centre. Responsible to the Skəmxist Manager for the overall care and well-being of the children ensuring the Mission and Philosophy of the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society is incorporated into all activities.
Qualifications:
Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:
- Indigenous Ancestry preferred
- Certified Education Assistant or Early Childhood Education Certificate or
- Relevant combination of education and related experience and knowledge will also be considered
- Experience and competence in providing services to children
- Qualified person of Indigenous descent will be given preference
- Curriculum development is an asset
- Experience working in First Nation Community or organization is an asset
Years Experience Required:
3
Required Experience:
- Assist the manager with teaching cultural material according to the mandate of the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
- Assist with the maintenance of open communication with licensing, KFS employees and parents of children
- Work directly with children during Centre hours
- Assist with the development and distribution of a monthly newsletter which identifies activities, holidays, schedule changes and children and staff achievements
- Ensure that the furniture, toys and supplies are well maintained
- Pick up and drop off children using personal or company vehicle in accordance with ICBC insurance (Clear drivers record) when required and assigned
- Clean up of the facility, outside area and any vehicles used during work time, for work purposes
- Maintain and organise the assigned room to ensure that the area is neat and tidy
- Prepare snacks
- Ensure that the children are monitored and attended to at all times
- Prepare and facilitate daily activities at the centre, including circle time, crafts, outdoor structured and unstructured activities
- Create materials for Centre activities
Salary & Benefits:
$26.00 – $31.50 per hour
Yearly Salary Range: $54,080 - $65,520