Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Conestoga College; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Conestoga College’s Driftwood Park Child and Youth Development Centre in Kitchener seeks 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, 24 hours per week, with shifts 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:15–6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. A two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field, First Aid/CPR, and a Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt the program and environment for children aged 0-12 to provide quality programming.
• Ensure that basic needs of children are met, including health and safety.
• Provide ongoing supervision of all play areas and routines.
• Communicate respectfully with parents and ensure messages are passed to staff.
• Report unusual situations to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

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

OCT or RECE designation

Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Vulnerable Sector Check clearance

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Requisition #: 26-0184

Payband: F

Starting Rate: $32.08

Payband Range: $32.08 - $37.20

Posting Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Closing Date: Thursday, September 10, 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.

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