Mobile Educator – School Age Childcare

YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin; Amherstburg; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is seeking a Mobile Educator to support School Age Childcare programs across St. Thomas, Aylmer, and Elgin County.

The role covers multiple locations with guaranteed 25 hours per week, split shifts (morning and afternoon) during the school year and broader hours in summer. You will travel between sites, foster creativity and play, maintain safety, and build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) or graduating from an ECE program in April is preferred.
• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure, OCT membership, or current enrollment in related programs.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C is required before start date.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and Child Welfare check required within six months.
• Safe Food Handler Certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Educator absences across programs.
• Plan and lead activities, games, crafts, and social experiences based on children’s interests.
• Support a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children ages 4–12.
• Prepare and serve nutritious snacks.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment for children and families.

Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Connection

Calm under pressure

Education

RECE or ECE program (April)

Diploma/degree in Child & Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure or OCT

Current enrollment in related program

Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

Criminal Reference Check w/ Vulnerable Sector & Child Welfare check

Safe Food Handler Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 18

Job description

Mobile Educator – School Age Childcare
Part-Time | Split Shift | Guaranteed 25 Hours per Week
St. Thomas, Aylmer & Elgin County (Travel Across 10 Locations)

Love working with kids? Love variety? Love the idea of being the person who swoops in and keeps the day running smoothly?

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is looking for a caring, adaptable, and energetic Mobile Educator to support our School Age Childcare programs across the region. This is not a one-site position — every day may bring a new school, new group of children, and new opportunities to make a difference.

If you enjoy being part of a team, bringing creativity to play, and helping children feel safe, welcome, and excited to be in program, this role might be a perfect fit. Enjoy the stability of guaranteed weekly hours with the variety of supporting multiple programs.

Your Superpowers:

Flexibility: You can pivot from crafts to snack prep to outdoor games without missing a beat.

Creativity: You see a cardboard box and imagine a castle, spaceship, or puppet theatre.

Connection: You build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues quickly.

Calm under pressure: Rain, snow, or a last-minute site change? You’ve got it handled.

The Basics

Hours
This position includes guaranteed 25 hours per week during the school year through split shifts.

School Year: 7:00–9:30 a.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Summer: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (rotating coverage)

In addition to scheduled program hours, staff may occasionally participate in team meetings, professional development, and training opportunities.

Travel
You will be based in St. Thomas or Aylmer and provide coverage at all 10 school locations. A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a phone are required in order to receive daily assignments or occasional last-minute schedule changes.

Driving
Comfort driving in all weather and lighting conditions, including winter mornings and dark evenings, is required. Mileage is not reimbursed.

Communication
The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully in English with children, families, and colleagues, and read and apply program policies and procedures in daily practice.

Wage Range: $18.59 – 26.51/hour

What You’ll Do

• Step in to provide coverage for Educator absences across programs.
• Plan and lead activities, games, crafts, and social experiences based on children’s interests.
• Support a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children ages 4–12.
• Prepare and serve nutritious snacks.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment for children and families.
• Follow the Child Care and Early Years Act and YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin program guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), or graduating from an ECE program in April, preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 4–12.
• If not an RECE, a diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure, Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) membership, or current enrollment in one of these programs.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C from a WSIB-approved provider.*
• Acceptable Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening* and Child Welfare Community Check completed within six months.
• Safe Food Handler Certification* prior to start date.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with Ministry of Education requirements.

*Required prior to start date.

If you’re ready to bring energy to every shift, support great teams across our programs, and make a real difference in children’s days, we would love to hear from you!

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.