Under the direct supervision of the ECE Coordinator, 1 to 1 support worker will provide quality, nurturing care to toddlers enrolled in the program; communicate effectively with toddlers, their parents, and other staff; demonstrate skills to properly address developmental needs of the child and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support a child one on one, with extra support needs to fully participate in childcare settings and in the community
• Implement and carry out developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the wellbeing of the child
• Set goals for behavioral changes, monitor the child, assess progress, and modify behavioral plans if necessary
• Individualize the curriculum and ensure all activities are accessible
• Provide and be ready to receive information, resources, and suggestions to support the implementation of strategies and activities to meet identified goals and objectives for the child 

• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
• Facilitate and nurture the development of the child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy
• Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, skills, and abilities
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual/group activities
• Prepare the learning environment for the child to learn through active exploration and interaction with adult caregivers
• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing
• Set reasonable behavior expectations consistent with the center’s philosophy, policies, and the individual behavior plan
• Ensure guidance of children's behavior that encourages positive self-concept 
• Contribute to the ongoing operation of the center
• Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled
• Observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and reports these signs immediately to the ECE Coordinator or person in charge
• Provide for the physical safety of each child from arrival time until departure time
• Assist in the transition into the program and exiting out of the program
• Perform any other related tasks deemed necessary by the ECE Coordinator or Manager

• Enhance the understanding of TFN staff and service providers about strategies for modifying challenging behaviors when possible
• Maintaining on-going, accurate client records and report to TFN management as well as parents
• Participate in TFN programs such as community and cultural events

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Certificate and Infant and Toddler Certificate is an asset
• Understanding of child psychology
• Experience working with children and children with special needs
• Valid safety oriented first aid certificate
• Criminal record check
• Ability to multitask & work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Professional conduct and strict maintenance of confidentiality

Term

12 Month full time contract with strong possibility of extension or conversion to permanent. 

Working Conditions

Work will be performed in a daycare setting, which may include being inside and outside as well as physical exertion with the child being supported.   

Wages

Pay scale for this position is $25.00 per hour (If certified ECE, wage enhancement will be added to the wage). 

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.