Casual/On Call Early Childhood Educator

BGC Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

BGC Saskatoon is seeking a Casual/On-Call Early Childhood Educator for our Early Learning Centres in Saskatoon, Martensville, and Warman. This part-time, on-call role supports full-time ECEs to provide a safe, engaging learning environment for children.

Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining safety, and supporting licensing compliance; prior experience with children is preferred. Location preferences may be discussed during application.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with children.
• Play & Exploration Training Phase 1 (to be obtained within first 3 months of employment)
• First Aid/CPR not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, inclusive and quality programs by committing to: Treat children with respect, acceptance and honesty.
• Interact with participants in a patient, interested, understanding and caring manner.
• Promote feelings of competency and self-esteem.
• Make children feel physically and emotionally safe & secure.
• Encourage safe and mutually respectful behavior through positive methods.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Join the BGC Saskatoon Early Years Department as a Casual/On-Call Early Childhood Educator. Positions are available across our Early Learning Centres in Martensville, Warman, Saskatoon (John Lake School, and Evergreen School). We encourage applicants to share their location preferences during the application process to help us find the best fit.

Position Details

The Casual Early Childhood Educator position is part time (less than 30 hours per week) and is directly responsible to the ELC management teams, who are responsible to the Director of Early Years. The Casual ECE will work with the full-time ECE positions to provide a quality, safe and stimulating experience for all children attending the Centre.

What You’ll Do

The Casual ECE will provide respectful, inclusive and quality programs by committing to:

• Treat children with respect, acceptance and honesty
• Interact with participants in a patient, interested, understanding and caring manner
• Promote feelings of competency and self-esteem
• Make children and youth feel physically and emotionally safe & secure
• Encourage responsible, safe and mutually respectful behavior through positive methods such as role-modeling, setting reasonable limits, providing choices and recognizing appropriate behavior
• Guide inappropriate conduct by using positive guidance and behavior management practices
• Accommodate individual differences and make all children and youth feel equally welcome regardless of gender, race, culture, economic status or ability.
• Engage children in planning activities that provide opportunities to develop and enhance skills, based on their needs and wants

The Casual ECE, along with full time ECEs/ECE Assistants, will:

• Assist with the implementation of daily routines and maintain a high level of supervision and safety under the supervisions of the ELC Management team according to Provincial Licensing Regulations and Procedures
• Ensure the quality of the ELC by adhering to Provincial Licensing Regulations (which includes Health and Fire Regulations) as well as BGC Saskatoon Policies and Procedures.
• Work in a team-based environment
• Apply and interpret Early Childhood Education’s developmentally appropriate practices
• End of shift daily cleanup.
• Maintain facility to highest safety standard; ensuring all toys/furniture/equipment are in good condition

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience working or volunteering with children
• Play & Exploration Training Phase 1 (to be obtained within first 3 months of employment)
• First Aid/CPR not required but encouraged

Employment Verification

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONDITIONAL ON VERIFICATION OF CRIMINAL RECORD & VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECKS.

Compensation

Hourly wage begins at $15.56/hr and increases $5.85-8.85 per hour if the applicant has their Saskatchewan Early Childhood Educator Certification (Level 1, 2 or 3).

About BGC Saskatoon

BGC Saskatoon is a non-profit organization that has been creating opportunities for children, youth, and families since 1974. Guided by the belief that Opportunity Changes Everything, we deliver quality programs that help young people learn, grow, and thrive in their communities through services including:

• Early Learning Centres
• Before & After School Programs
• Neighbourhood Clubs
• Summer Camps
• Youth Employment Readiness Programs
• Parenting Supports
• Mental Health initiatives

Our team is made of people who want to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families.

Our Commitment

At BGC Saskatoon, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive, barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs.