Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Position Summary

Regular Part-Time Support Staff, replacement position

(First consideration for support staff and academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective collective agreements)

We require a qualified educator to model the philosophy of the Conestoga College Early Learning Programs and maintain professional relationships with children, families, and educators. The Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator implements quality programs for children aged 0-12 years old. They are responsible for upholding the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and the staff handbook guidelines.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work on-site at the Driftwood Child Development Centre located in Kitchener. The Youth Development Program Educator will be scheduled to work 24 hours per week, which will include split shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Plans and adapts the program/environment to meet the needs of individual children, and implements quality programming for children ages 0-12 years old
• Ensures that the basic needs of children are met, including health and safety
• Provides ongoing supervision of all play areas and all activities/routines that occur
• Communicates respectfully with parents and ensures that messages are passed on to both parents and other staff
• Ensures that any unusual situations are shared with supervisor
• Attends staff meetings, contributes to team discussions, and participates in professional development that is made available
  
  

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services, or Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), or Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), or two-year Child and Youth Care diploma required
• Standard First Aid and CPR training required
• Completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required
  
  

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