Child Care Worker

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
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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.
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! {0 a$ \% t& r/ e( F$ U4 H) }" 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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4 n- c" [7 ^& ^7 v3 ]& RPLUS: 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.
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: w) o$ V6 d7 O/ NEducation/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.

& T* @& i6 C; i2 a% _# m# uSkills & 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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) Q) x5 P4 K" U1 X. i) yTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
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Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org  Fax: 780.441.3580

PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.