CNC/Childminding Staff

The CNC (Care for Newcomer Children)/Childminding staff provides quality care with a child-centered approach and ensures the health and safety of children participating in GGP's CNC programs. These programs support clients, parents, and families participating in our LINC, SAFE, and other programs and those accessing services within GGP.

Responsibilities:

• Provides experiences that meet the development needs of the children and the standards and requirements of the CNC program and that of the Childminding Monitoring, Advisory and Support (CMAS) organization.
• Plans and implements activities for the children, whether onsite or online, that meet development milestones and settlement goals.
• Assesses the skills, abilities, interests, and needs of children to help inform program planning.
• Ensures there are sufficient appropriate materials and equipment for the operation of sessions; purchases materials and supplies as needed.
• Inspects CNC space for safety issues and seeks corrective action according to procedures.
• Helps maintain records, including a daily record, attendance forms, registration forms, child information and profile forms, and session management forms.
• Informs the CNC Team Lead and Language Services Manager of emerging issues and helps resolve them.
• When needed, supports the children's parents and families with other needs and settlement in the community.
• Keeps current with relevant program information to respond accurately to client, staff, and community inquiries.
• Works with team members, including LINC, SAFE, and other GGP staff, to create a positive experience and environment within the program.

Qualifications:

• A minimum one-year diploma in a child development program or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Experience working in a daycare, children's program, or with young children.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• 2 years of experience working in the childcare field.