Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Conestoga College; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Conestoga College in Kitchener, ON is seeking a part-time Youth Development Program Educator to deliver quality programs for children aged 0-12 and uphold CCEYA and staff guidelines. The role is on-site at Driftwood Park, with 24 hours weekly, including split shifts 7:00–9:00 and 15:15–18:00.

The candidate should hold a two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or Recreation and Leisure Services (or OCT/RECE), possess Standard First Aid & CPR, and obtain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Recreation and Leisure Services; OCT or RECE is acceptable.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed and satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Plans and adapts the program and environment for children 0–12 years old.
• Ensures basic needs, health and safety of children are met.
• Supervises all play areas and activities and routines.
• Communicates respectfully with parents and shares messages with staff.
• Reports unusual situations to the supervisor promptly.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in professional development.

Skills

Standard First Aid CPR

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

Two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or Recreation and Leisure Services

Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) designation

Job description

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 Park Child and Youth Development Centre located at 50 Parkland Crescent in Kitchener. The Youth Development Program Educator will be scheduled to work Monday to Friday, 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 and 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 and 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 the supervisor
• Attends staff meetings, contributes to team discussions, and participates in professional development that is made available

Qualifications

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