Job Description

The After school Educator will:

Provide a care and education program for school age children in a group setting under the direction of the Centre's Executive Director/Supervisor

Job Duties

Develop and deliver age-appropriate programs based on planned goals for each child and observations documenting their individual interests.

Extend children's learning through the understanding of child development, and reflection.

Organize space, equipment and materials prior to activities and be prepared in advance for the day if time permits.

Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

Plan and carry out experiences which facilitate an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems.

Promote the health, safety, nutrition, and well-being of children by encouraging and modeling proper hygiene practices and routines

Promote and model positive interactions with children, families, and staff.

Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques through daily contact with children and co-workers.

Maintain the daily logbook, include all required information including attendance, illnesses, injuries,, nutrition, play experiences, temperament, information requests by parents etc.+

Ensure activities are play-based and adhere to the Child and Early Years Act and other relevant legislation.

Check playground daily prior to the children entering the playground.

Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centers' children, their parents, and staff.

Attend all meetings as required including team meetings, staff meetings etc.

Work in collaboration with the Resource consultant to implement strategies when required.

Release children to authorized persons only upon departure.

Report all suspect incidents of child abuse to the Supervisor/Executive Director and follow the centers' procedures and government legislation.

Recognize that staff has a duty to report incidents to C.A.S. if a report is not filed by the Supervisor/Executive Director

Conditions of employment

Standard First Aid with Level C - infant/child CPR

Completed Health Assessment.

Vulnerable sector screen that has been completed within the last 6 months.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $20.40-$21.78 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-12-05
Expected start date: 2025-12-15