Child Minder

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in the lives of immigrant and refugee families? Join our team as a Child Minder. This is a part-time position, working 21 hours per week. In this role, you will plan and implement child-minding activities for children under the age of 12 while their parents or caregivers attend workshops or appointments on site. You will help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children feel supported, included, and cared for.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the childminding room and prepare for the day
• Ensure the appropriate forms are completed during check-in and check-out
• Plan age-appropriate play and activities
• Meet all children's needs
• Clean up after each shift and regularly sanitize toys
• Inspect the child-minding room to ensure it remains a safe environment
• Follow all safety protocols and perform practice drills with the children

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Child Development, or a related field from a recognized Canadian institution; or an international credential that has been assessed and recognized as equivalent by the province.
• Ability to meet the applicable Care for Newcomer Children staff qualification requirements based on program needs and the ages of children being cared for.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working with children under the age of 12.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Additional languages and cultural knowledge are considered an asset.
• Familiarity with the experiences and needs of newcomer children and families.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check, including clearance to work with children and vulnerable populations.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Group benefits include extended health, dental, and paramedical
• Health spending account
• Pension contribution

Application Process:

KCR Community Resources has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will strive to provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats, and communication support upon request to all candidates in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture at our main office at 250 763 8008.

About KCR Community Resources:

KCR is a not-for-profit agency fostering diversity, collaboration, and resourcefulness by tailoring services to meet the community, family, and individual needs. We believe in a community where individuals and families are supported in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives.

We value inclusion and relationships built on mutual trust, recognizing each other's contributions, expertise, and opinions. We strive to create a safe and welcoming work environment where collaboration and valuing people's strengths are at the core of our day-to-day interactions.