Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Conestoga College School of Business; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking a Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator to implement quality programs for children aged 0-12 at the Driftwood Park Centre in Kitchener. The role requires adherence to the CCEYA and staff handbook guidelines, while modeling the college's early learning philosophy.

The position is on-site, Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour weekly schedule including early morning and late afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or Recreation and Leisure Services, OCT, or RECE designation is required
• Standard First Aid and CPR training required
• Completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required

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

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Requisition #: 26-0184R1

Department: Satellite Child Care Centre

Payband: F

Starting Rate: $32.08

Payband Range: $32.08 - $37.20

Hours/Week: 24

Posting Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Closing Date: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Part-time Regular

Position Summary

(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

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.