Acorn Family Place is a multi-service family resource centre providing support, enhancing education, and fostering community. We work together to strengthen children and families on the challenging journey of living and growing.
The Playroom is a licensed, multi-aged nursery school located within AFP. We provide a fun, stimulating environment that supports children’s development while parents participate in other programming. We are seeking a casual/on-call substitute CCA to work collaboratively with our team to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for children and their caregivers.
Hours:This is a casual position, where hours would be offered on a as needed basis. Applicant must be available Monday–Friday and between the hours of 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Hourly Wage Rate:$16.00/hour plus 4% vacation
Roles and Responsibilities:- Actively engage with children in a play-based environment
- Organize and maintain a clean and safe environment
- Supervise physical indoor and outdoor play; ensure children’s safety and well-being
- Foster positive self-awareness and a sense of belonging
- Work with children to solve conflicts using problem solving strategies
- Model positive and respectful adult-child interactions
- Welcome children and caregivers to the Playroom
- Work cooperatively and respectfully as a member of the interdisciplinary AFP team
Education and Experience:- Experience working with infants, preschool and school-aged children an asset
- Emergency First Aid and CPR
- Clear criminal record and child abuse registry check
Skills/abilities:- Ability to speak English required, additional languages an asset
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Enthusiasm for working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills and interest in engaging with community in an approachable, nonjudgmental, strengths-based way
- Strong time management skills, punctuality and reliability a requirement
- Ability to function well and stay calm in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and adapt to shifting priorities and circumstances
Acorn Family Place strives to employ a staff team that is inclusive and reflective of the population that we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous and newcomer applicants, and encourage, but do not require applicants to self-identify in their cover letter.
Contact:Please send resume and cover letter by email to: playroom@acornfamilyplace.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline:Open until filled.
Job Type:Casual
Pay:$16.00 per hour
Expected hours:No more than 25 per week
Work Location:In person