Family in Ontario

Care for our 7 year old son, who is a bright and active boy. Care is required after school 2:30 - 6:30 or full time hours are also available if you are interested in cooking, laundry, errands, etc. Duration of assignment: Sept 6 2011 - June 30, 2012, longer assignment is possible. Qualifications We require an enthusiastic and warm individual who has a child centered approach to learning, discipline and growth -- the outcome to build a strong sense of self esteem for our child. The successful candidate will establish a routine and support our son in completing all homework; continue to reinforce with him the importance of doing household chores; play games -- board games, athletic games, etc. There may be school activities that our son will need to be driven to, i.e. hockey. The successful candidate will establish a safe and secure environment for our child to learn and grow. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: experience working with children understanding of child development theories and practices effective verbal and listening skills decision making skills, particularly related to providing positive reinforcement and positive discipline The successful candidate will be respectful of our values, have a strong sense of responsibility and be conscientious to the needs of our child and the care of our home environment. Compensation --... dependant on child care experience. NA