KidsFirst North - Casual Employee

Applitrack; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Lights School Division No is seeking a Casual Employee to provide on-call support across KidsFirst North and Early Years Family Resource Centre initiatives. This role responds to diverse program, family, and centre needs and helps maintain a welcoming, safe environment for children and families.

Duties include supporting early years activities, supervising children, and helping with setup and operations, plus coverage during staff absences.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, training, or experience in early childhood or family support is asset.
• Experience with children or families in group settings preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible casual schedule, including short-notice shifts.
• Willingness to complete orientation and professional development.
• Valid criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting early years programming, group activities, and family-centered events.
• Assisting with child supervision and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• Supporting families through positive interaction, encouragement, and practical assistance.
• Helping with program set-up, clean-up, organization, and general centre operations.
• Providing coverage or assistance during staff absences, high-needs periods, or special initiatives.
• Supporting outreach, meal/snack preparation, or material distribution as needed.
• Completing basic documentation and communicating relevant observations to permanent staff.
• Adhering to program policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards.

Skills

Child interaction

Flexibility

Family communication

Willingness to train

Education

Early childhood education background

Job description

The Casual Employee position provides flexible, as-needed support across KidsFirst North and Early Years Family Resource Centre initiatives. This role is designed to respond to a wide range of program, family, and centre needs and may involve varied duties depending on daily operations, staffing needs, and community activities. Casual employees play an important role in supporting a welcoming, safe, and responsive environment for children and families.

Terms of Employment:

Casual, on-call hours as needed

Duties may vary and will be assigned by appointed supervisor which may include, and not limited to:

• Supporting early years programing, group activities, and family-centered events
• Assisting with child supervision and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
• Supporting families through positive interaction, encouragement, and practical assistance
• Helping with program set-up, clean-up, organization, and general centre operations
• Providing coverage or assistance during staff absences, high-needs periods, or special initiatives
• Supporting outreach, meal/snack preparation, or material distribution as needed
• Completing basic documentation and communicating relevant observations to permanent staff
• Adhering to program policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards

Qualifications:

• Relevant education, training, or experience in early childhood, family support, community services, or a related field is an asset
• Experience working with children and/or families in a group or community setting is preferred
• Ability to work a flexible, casual schedule, including short-notice or varied shifts
• Willingness to complete required orientation, training, and professional development
• Valid criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required for some assignments

For more information, please call Rebecca Clark, Program Manager at 306-425-0633 or Rhonda Fiske, Assistant Program Manager at 306-425-8443.