03/19/2023
Grasshoppers After School Program believes that a happy life includes being your personal best in three areas of your life: your family, school/work and TaeKwonDo. Our classes are designed to improve self-discipline, concentration, large motor skills, and hand/eye coordination (just to name a few). We also have a culture of mutual respect, responsibility and effort. It is in this theme that we are seeking a new team member for our after-school program. If you are a dedicated individual who is invested in empowering children to achieve their personal best, come talk to us! We also have staff incentives and we love ideas from our staff on how we can improve our services.
Job Title: After-School Care Attendant
Employment Status: Permanent Part time (Monday to Friday 2pm-5:30pm)
Salary: $16/hr. One week Paid HIRING BONUS (conditions apply)
Reports to: Program Manager / Owner
Experience: 6 months or equivalent education and experience
Specific Skills: ability to work with children, team player, experience with leading children activities, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally in English or French, problem solving, frequent bending/standing, knowledge of the physiology of school aged children, exercise good judgement, aware of safety and safe practices
Work Setting: Child care setting
Security & Safety: Criminal Records Check, Vulnerable Sector and Emergency First Aid with AED
Location: 226 Waverley Rd, Dartmouth
Duties: Duties to include the following;
Plan, implement and assess developmentally appropriate activities that are in accordance to the organization
Provide a daily balance of indoor/outdoor and induvial/group activities; ensuring opportunity for growth in all curriculum areas
Organize space, equipment and material prior to children’s arrival; maintain an aesthetically pleasing display of children’s artwork
Sanitize toys and equipment; maintain a safe environment according to Health and safety standards
Empower children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
Utilize wide variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing
Welcome children and parents upon arrival and at the end of the day
Set reasonable behavior expectations consistent with center’s philosophy and policies, keep safety at the forefront of all decisions
Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language and positive reinforcement
Immediately address problem behavior without labeling child; follow polices of centre and consistent with accepted practice in the field
Follow the centre’s procedures of administering medications and maintaining health records; report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the manager
Record/maintain records of children’s progress, routines and interests
Monitor the environment for hazards, informing the Director of any issues that need to be resolved
Commit to ongoing PD as outlined in regulations
Adhere to staff policies and procedures at all times
Be actively engaged with children and focused on the room/group
Attend monthly team meetings and training
Apply by email with cover letter and resume to
[email protected]
