Job Description

Hours of Work:

26 - working 7a-9a & 3p-6p + 1 hour of programming Monday to Friday

Length of Employment:

Term - 3 to 4 months

Under the general supervision of the Child Care Director and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Before & After School Child Care Educator Team Members are responsible to maintain and develop the children's program with their group of children in the Centre for Play and Development Childcare Centers.

Team Members must adhere to all the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook, Policy Manual and Child Care Staff Manual.

Responsibilities:

PROGRAMMING

Develop long and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration. developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy. The includes:

Researches and prepares materials necessary for activities

Work in a team approach with other educators

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

Implements a program to develop physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the children

Completes weekly plans

Completes progress reports, quarterly or bi-yearly, depending on age group.

On occasion, prepares snacks and lunch for children

Inspect and report damaged or lost materials

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

It is the responsibility of the early childhood educator to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained. This is done by:

Reporting any suspect abuse to the manager

Administers and records medication given to children after parents have signed a form

Keeps area in a clean, safe and sanitary condition (includes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties).

Maintain child/staff ratios

Aware of fire evacuation and all emergency procedures

Constant observation and supervision of children required at all times.

COMMUNICATION

The Early Childhood Educator develops positive, open communication with the children and their parents. This is done by:

Maintain daily open communication with parents

Maintain confidentiality

Promote children's activities through documentation

ADMINISTRATION

This position must ensure the necessary administrative tasks are completed to meet the requirement policies and practices. These include but are not limited to:

Ensures monthly attendance sheets are signed by parents

Records and shares information between staff, parents and manager

Attends workshops and staff meetings

Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Good written and verbal communication skills

ASSET:

Experience working with school aged children

Early Childhood Education level

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

Opportunity for movement into other positions for the right candidate with vacancy, including internal competitions

10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually

Vacation earnings deposited each pay cycle

Access to organizations gym

Casual dress code

Flexible schedule - Monday to Friday work week

Volunteer opportunities

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3-4 months

Pay: $15.30 per hour

Expected hours: 26 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Wellness program
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-21