Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Continuing Education at Conestoga College; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking a qualified Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator to implement quality programs for children aged 0–12 years at the Driftwood Park Centre in Kitchener. The role requires adherence to the CCEYA and staff handbook guidelines.

Successful candidates will work on-site Monday to Friday, totaling 24 hours per week with split shifts. Qualifications include a two-year diploma related to child care or teaching, First Aid/CPR, and a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma or equivalent required.
• OCT or RECE designation preferred.
• Standard First Aid and CPR training required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and adapts the program and environment for children 0–12 years old.
• Ensures basic needs, health, and safety of children.
• Provides supervision of play areas and routines.
• Communicates respectfully with parents and staff.

Skills

Child & Youth Care

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

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

Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) or Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) designation

Tools

First Aid & CPR

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