Child Care - Early Childhood Educator - Casual - Permanent

YWCA; Regina; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for movement into Part- or

Full-Time position for right candidate

Vacation accruals paid out each pay

10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA

Vehicle fleet access for work purposes

Casual dress code and flexible work

Values-driven team committed to equity

Job summary

YWCA Regina Inc. is looking for Early Childhood Educators (Casual) to support the Centre for Play and Development in Regina. The role involves guiding small groups of children, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Qualified candidates will have ECE education or related diploma and First Aid/CPR. Availability Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, with at least 25 hours per week, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education to Early Childhood Education Diploma.
• Basic First Aid/CPR or willingness to complete within three months of being on the job
• Experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting
• Experience in a nonprofit, voluntary, or social service setting is an asset
• Good written and verbal communication
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector is required

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare materials for activities.
• Work in a team approach with other educators.
• Arrange classroom environment according to program goals and philosophy.
• Implement a program to develop physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the children.
• Complete Emergent Programming.
• Occasionally prepare snacks for children.
• Inspect and report damaged or lost materials.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Keep areas clean, safe and sanitary.
• Assist with attendance and administrative records.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Criminal record check

Education

High School Education to ECE Diploma

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Early Childhood Educator – Casual Department Child Care

Position Title Early Childhood Educators (Casual)

Hours of Work Flexible – Monday to Friday

Position Type Casual

Reports To Center Assistant Director

Start Date As soon as possible

Salary $15.35 to $25.41 per hour – Starting based on ECE level

Work Location Centre for Play and Development, 2817 12th Av., Regina SK S4T 4Y9

Open To External Applicants

Application Deadline 1:00 p.m. CST, Friday, November 27, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Child Care Director and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Early Childhood Educators are responsible for maintaining and developing the children’s program with their group of children in the Childcare Center. Team Members must adhere to all the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook and Child Care Staff Manual.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming

• Research and prepare materials necessary for activities
• Work in a team approach with other educators
• Arrange classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Implement a program to develop physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the children
• Completes Emergent Programing
• On occasion, prepare snacks for children
• Inspect and report damaged or lost materials

Health and Safety Regulations

• Report any suspected abuse to the supervisor
• Administer and record medication given to children after parents have signed a form
• Keep areas in clean, safe and sanitary condition (including daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties)
• Aware of fire evacuation and all emergency procedures including swimming routines
• Constant observation and supervision of children is always required
• Fill out appropriate injury reports after any injury to a child and make changes to prevent injury from occurring

Communication

• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Promote children's activities through visuals

Administration

• Ensure monthly attendance sheets are signed by parents
• Records and shares information between staff, parents, and supervisor
• Attend workshops and team meetings
• Keep all appropriate records such as Injury Reports, Medication Form, Attendance
• Update Emergency Binders & Outing Backpacks

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We know that skills and experience are built in many ways. Community involvement, formal credentials, lived experience, non-traditional career paths and volunteer work are all valued here. If you meet most of these qualifications and are deeply committed to the mission of YWCA Regina, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to speak to the experiences — paid or unpaid — that have prepared you for this work.

Education

• High School Education to Early Childhood Education Diploma.
• Basic First Aid/CPR or willingness to complete within three months of being on the job

Experience

• Experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting
• Experience in a nonprofit, voluntary, or social service setting is an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector is required

ASSETS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Available to work Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6 pm at least 25 hours per week

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location: Onsite at 2817 12th Avenue, Regina SK S4T 4Y9.

Physical Demands: Continuous movement for the majority of shifts up to 12 hours + lifting and carrying 10 - 25 lbs.

Schedule: Monday to Friday. Shift is 8.5 hours with 1-hour unpaid break, candidates should be available from 7am - 6pm as shift timing varies according to Centre needs.

Special Conditions: First Aid/CPR and valid Criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Opportunity for movement into Part- or Full-Time position for right candidate with vacancy, including internal competitions
• Vacation accruals paid out each pay cycle based on hours worked
• 10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.
• Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).
• Casual dress code and flexible work week.
• A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that reflects the full diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, and all others who bring perspectives that enrich our work.

We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are underrepresented. We want to be clear: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique perspective are genuine assets here. We are actively working to build conditions where every team member can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in our organization.

Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate equitably, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and confidential manner.

YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex issues faced by women and our community. YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family support programs, and outreach.

For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of women and families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed childcare, family violence prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value-driven organization where staff are not simply delivering services — they are partners in meaningful, community-led change.

Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes deeply that every person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences — and that diversity makes our work stronger.

YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and sexually diverse persons. We acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational processes can perpetuate the marginalization of Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

• Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.
• Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold ourselves accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.
• Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively advocate with and meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they want to be.
• Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community enable us to drive change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.
• Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a nurturing, welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family, and home.
• Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face of adversity.