Job Summary

Under supervision of the Recreation Technician 13, this position supervises the Childcare Workers, and monitors the activities of children, ensuring an environment and atmosphere conducive to safe, enjoyable activity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises Childcare Workers.  Ensures adequate staff is in place to provide childcare services.
• Prepares daily attendance logs tracking participation in the program; completes evaluation forms.
• Monitors the activities of children ranging in age from 2 months to 5 years, ensuring an environment and atmosphere conducive to safe, enjoyable activity.
• Ensures that the activity area is neat, clean and that the equipment is safe, before and after each day.
• Provides basic activities such as story-telling, crafts and games.
• Performs parental duties such as changing diapers and comforting, as required.
• Cleans toys and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of current childcare standards and practices.
• Knowledge of first aid practices.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with children, the public and staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 10 education.
• One year’s related childcare experience.  Supervisory experience preferred.
• Possession of valid recognized CPR and first aid certificates.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work are involved.