POSITION TITLE: Interim Children’s Complex Employees
GENERAL SUPERVISOR: Children’s Complex Superintendent
EMPLOYEE GROUP: CUPE Local 65
PREPARED BY: Phyllis Kellar
DATE: March 2003, March 2010

Position Summary:

  • In conjunction with other employees, Interim Employees assist in planning and implementing all aspect of the Day Care program including crafts, circles, music, science, drama, field trips, etc. Responsibility is shared for the care, health, safety and general supervision of children 15 months to 9 years of age.
  • The Interim employee may also be requested to work in the Best Start Hub assisting parents/children and supervising children periodically from infants to 12 years.  
  • The Interim employee, when called into the kitchen, will plan and implement all aspects of meal and snack preparation for up to 46 children.

Direction Received:

  • Is guided by well defined policies and operating procedures
  • Carries out the duties and responsibilities of the position under the direction and supervision of the Children’s Complex Superintendent and by the PHDC/Best Start Hub Coordinator in the Best Start Hub.    

Direction of Others:    

  • Interim Staff does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope:  

  • None specifically identified for this position.

General Responsibilities:  

  • Supervises indoor and outdoor play periods.
  • Assists in planning and implementing crafts, circles, drama, learning and science centers, morning room set up, field trips or special visitors, bulletin boards, etc.
  • Posts weekly indoor and outdoor program plans.
  • Monitors and reports children under care for suspected disease and infections, developmental problems, and signs of abuse.
  • Keeps parents informed about activities and progress on a daily basis.  
  • Assists in maintaining a clean environment (i.e. laundry, washing and sorting toys, shelves and equipment).
  • Assists with maintenance of toys and equipment.
  • Records arrival and departure time of children.
  • Completes logbook, sick forms and injury forms.
  • Disciplines children according to the Guidance and Discipline Guide.
  • Duties as assigned by the Children’s Complex Superintendent.
  • Assists in ensuring that all areas of the toy lending program are being carried out i.e. lending toys, offering workshops, new memberships, program activities, playgroups, records, washing toys, etc.
  • In the kitchen, the incumbent plans and prepares daily morning and afternoon snacks and a mid noon meal for up to 46 children.

Education:

  • High School Graduation or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
  • A two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent according to the AECEO equivalency (national) list.  
  • Applicants without ECE will be considered
  • Successful candidate will be required to submit a successful completion of a Criminal Record Check, TB Skin Test, up to date immunization, and health assessment.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR

Effort:

  • Children’s forms and program planning require frequent concentration for short to moderate periods of time.
  • Interruptions are continual throughout the day.
  • Lifting and holding children, carrying toys and moving shelves require muscular strain for short to moderate periods.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • In the Day Care Centre, the incumbent will be on call Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to relieve staff when they are on vacation, away sick or attending conferences, etc.
  • In the Best Start Hub, the incumbent will be on call Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • The incumbent spends 75% of the average workday indoors.  The time is spent in open areas with continuous exposure to noise from children at play.  The balance of the day is spent in supervision of outdoor play periods with exposure to disagreeable climatic extremes for short to prolonged periods of time.
  • The incumbent is continually exposed to germs and infections through daily contact and interaction with children.