Childcare Leader (On-Call) (Bendigo)

QVCC is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants who increase the diversity of our staff team and have the ability to engage diverse communities in a safe and supportive way. Indigenous identity is considered an asset for this position. Job Title: Childcare Leader (On-Call) Reports to: Childcare Coordinator Role: To provide support and direct care to children in the Licensed Care Program, encouraging intellectual, physical, and emotional growth Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements developmentally appropriate activities for program participants
- Identifies and supports children attending the program who are experiencing challenges, and collaborates with other Leaders and Supervisors to work with the children to build useful skills through modeling, mentoring, teachable moments, and supportive conversations
- Ensures the program environments are clean, suitable, caring, respectful, and inclusive
- Supports and delivers communication from the Supervisor or agency to parents, caregivers, schools, and relevant agencies
- Maintains awareness of participant feedback and integrates constructive feedback in practice/programs
- Ensures the maintenance and tabulation of attendance and incident logs regarding the program and participants, making regular written and verbal reports as required by Childcare Licensing and the Supervisor
- Transports children in the agency’s vehicle, updates applicable logbooks and ensures the vehicle is clean and well maintained (if qualified)
- Ensures compliance with all safety and security protocols related to the Childcare environment, including the administration of emergency preparedness drills, observes/removes/remedies potential hazards, and reports them to the appropriate person
- Implements the Policies and Procedures of Quadra Village Community Centre (QVCC), as well as those specific to the Community Childcare program
- Responds to general inquiries, by phone and in person regarding QVCC and the Childcare program, and shared in the work of operating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, functional, and useful community centre
- Performs other related duties when required and approved by the Supervisor and/or Program Manager. Qualifications
- Commitment to anti-oppressive, decolonial, and anti-racist practice
- Ability to work with integrity and respect in a diverse, multi-cultural community centre
- Must be a minimum of 19 years of age, due to Licensing requirements
- High School graduation
- Experience and/or education directly related to school aged childcare, summer camp, recreation, child and youth development, developmentally appropriate activities, behaviour management and group supervision are all considered an asset for this position.
- 20 Hours Responsible Adult Certificate or minimum 20 hours of recognized training/course work in child development, guidance, nutrition, or health and safety. QVCC may provide formal training or coursework for the successful candidate
- Food Protected Certified, or willingness to obtain
- First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Class 4 Driver’s Licence, or willingness to obtain (preferred but not required)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative ability Hours of Work
- On-call hours are based on program coverage needs and will not have a minimum number of hours per week
- On-call shifts occur Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 9:00am; 2:00pm to 6:00pm
- Early Dismissal shifts generally start by 10:45am, up to 6:00pm
- Pro-D Days & School Breaks: first shift starts at 7:30am, with last shift ending at 6:00pm
- Shift scheduling is based on your individual availability, combined with the requirements of other part time staff Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required Closing Date: May 26 or until filled Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qfw5k