We are looking for reliable and fun after-school care for our grade 1 boy from January until the end of the school year in June. We require three consecutive days per week of care, preferable Tuesday - Thursday, 2:40 - 5:30. Duties include picking him up at school at 2:40 and walking him to our nearby house for a snack and a play. We may request care for another child of a similar age from time to time.
There is also potential to continue through the summer with part-time full-day care, which would be based at our home. We expect that many of these summer care days would also include our other son, who will be five years old this summer.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the children
Playtime (reading, playing games, toys, etc.)
Take children to the local playgrounds, beaches, recreation centres and library
Reinforcing appropriate behaviors
Daytime meal preparation and feeding
Light housekeeping duties
Qualities & Requirements:
Reliable, patient, have a sense of humour and a good communicator
Enjoy playing with kids, inside and out and creatively planning new experiences
Active, healthy and positive role model
Child-centered individual who works collaboratively with children
Drug Free, non-smoker
Current certification in First Aid / CPR preferred
Two character references
Clean Criminal Record Check
Transportation:
Walking, public transit
We will be accepting applications until we find the most suitable candidate - the position is not filled if this ad is still posted. We look forward to meeting you.