Early Childhood Educator

**Hours of Work**:37.5 per week - 9am-5:30pm Monday to Friday

Under the general supervision of the Child Care Manager and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Child Care Educator/Float is responsible to support children of all ages throughout the Centre, as well as, maintain and develop the children’s program with the group of children in their care for a portion of the day.

This staff person must adhere to all the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook and Child Care Staff Manual.

**Responsibilities include**

**PROGRAMMING**
- Develop both long
- and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy. This 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 (Observation & Documentation)
- Completes weekly Programing
- On occasion, prepares snacks for children
- Inspect and report damaged or lost materials
- Lillio reports

**HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS**

It is the responsibility of the child care worker to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained. This is done by:

- Reporting any suspect abuse to the supervisor
- 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, including swim routines.
- Constant observation and supervision of children is always required.
- Fills out appropriate injury reports after any injury to a child and makes changes to prevent injury from reoccurring.

**COMMUNICATION**

The Child Care Worker 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 visuals

**ADMINISTRATION**

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

- Ensures daily and monthly attendance sheets are signed by parents
- Records and shares information between staff, parents, and supervisor
- Attends workshops and staff meetings
- Keep all appropriate records such as Injury Reports, Medication Form, Attendance
- Update Emergency binders & and outing backpacks

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:
The requirements for the Child Childcare Educator/Float range from Level 1 to a Level 3 Diploma. Wages and compensation are based on education levels. All staff must have a basic first aid certificate and have a Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector.

**Asset**:
Experience working with a variety of age groups including infants to age 6.

**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 mínimal 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.06-$28.93 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-26