A private household in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Childcare Provider to care for three children, aged 12, 10, and 5. This permanent full-time role offers $25 per hr, requires 40-60 hours weekly, and includes 10 days of vacation. Regular working hours will vary depending on the parents’ working schedule but will be communicated in advance. Overtime will be paid at $37.50 per hour after 40 hours. The language of work for the position is English.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Supervising and providing full care and supervision for three children primarily within their residence, always ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals to children.
• Organizing, managing and overseeing the children’s daily schedules and routines, including extracurricular activities, playdates, and school events.
• Conducting light housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain an organized and tidy home and ensuring a safe and clean environment for the children.
• Shopping for groceries and household supplies as required.
• Guiding and supporting children in personal hygiene practices and social development.
• Designing, organizing and implementing age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and growth.
• Supervising homework and assisting with school-related tasks.
• Managing school drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as extracurricular activities.
• Disciplining children according to the methods established by the parents.
• Keeping records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
• Handling household administration, supervising cleaners and contractors as necessary.
• Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of the children through attentive childcare.
• Assuming complete responsibility for childcare and household management in the parents' absence, adhering to their travel schedule.
• Accompanying the family on annual trips, continuing childcare responsibilities while traveling.

You must have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Extensive full-time childcare experience.
• Experience with managing schedules and routines.
• Experience with preparing nutritional meals for children.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and lead educational and recreational activities suitable for school-aged children.
• Willingness to travel with the family and adapt to changing schedules.
• First Aid certification and CPR training.
• Non-smoker.
• Professional references will be requested.
• Driver license required.

Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Please note that this is not a condition of employment.

Applications can be emailed to jdtoresto@gmail.com using the subject line “Child Caregiver”. Please provide your resume and references upon submission of application. Criminal record check will be required before starting employment.