Temporary Full Time Teacher Support Student (Canada Summer Jobs)

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• With the supervision of classroom teachers, assisting teachers in each Childcare classroom to perform general supervision and care of a classroom, interact with the children to provide support, watch safety of the children.
• Assist teachers in the planning and preparing activities that encourage children's creativity and learning, and promote each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Role models appropriate behaviours and attitudes, supporting the mission of The Learning Corner Childcare Centre.
• Learning and assisting teachers to safely escort children to and from school, and on trips or walks outside the centre.
• Participate in special events put on by the Childcare Centre.
• Assist with facility cleanliness, toy/equipment disinfecting and organization.
• Ensure that all information about children, families, staff, visitors, and volunteers are strictly confidential; and that activity records and statistics are stored in a secure location.
• Attend and participate actively as required. Learning and performing other duties and skills as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position is a temporary full-time position based on 35 hours per week for 8 weeks.
• The shifts will be 7.5 hours per day which includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required.
• Ability to lift/carry children, stand for extended periods of time and work at the height of children.

Normal location of work is: 3199 Lauzon Road, Windsor

• This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
  • Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
  • Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: and,
  • Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
  • *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.

• Completed High School

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Physical coordination and agility in order to lead games and activities for children.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume sending in through email.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application