Job Description

Hours of Work:

37.5 weekly - working 9a-5:30p - Monday to Friday

Length of position:

Term - 7 months - August 2025 to March 2026

Under the general supervision of the Child Care Director and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Early Childhood Educator is responsible for maintaining and developing the children's program with their group of children at the Center for Play and DevelopmentChildcare. All Team Members must adhere to the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook 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

On occasion, prepares snacks and lunch for children

Inspect and report damaged or lost materials

Lilo (Himama) Reports

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.

Fills out appropriate injury reports after any injury to a child and makes changes to prevent injury from occurring again

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

Update Emergency binder & the outing backpacks

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 children in a licenced childcare center

Early Childhood Education level

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

4% Employer RRSP Contribution-set up by employee-after three months in position-no match required Employer paid benefits - option to enhance at minimal employee cost - after three months in position 10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually Paid vacation days, accrued based on hours worked Paid sick days, annually - with carryover - based on hours worked Use of YWCA Regina vehicle fleet - for work purposes - with right credentials Casual dress code, on site gym & volunteer opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $15.30-$28.93 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site childcare On-site parking Wellness program
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-21