Casual Early Childhood Educator

**Hours of Work**: As Required-no set schedule - based on daily needs

**Position Description**

Under the general supervision of the Childcare Director and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Childcare Educator is responsible to maintain and develop the children’s program with their group of children in the Downtown Childcare Centers.

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

**Responsibilities**:
**PROGRAMMING**

Develop both long
- and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
- 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
- HiMama reports

**HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS**

It is the responsibility of the childcare worker to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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**:

- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Valid current First Aid / CPR certification
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
- Available to work Monday - Friday as needed during center operation times

**ASSET**:

- Experience working in a childcare setting
- Early Childhood Education

**YWCA Regina Employment Benefits**:

- 10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually
- Paid vacation time each cycle deposit - based on hour worked
- Casual dress code
- Monday to Friday work week
- Volunteer opportunities

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $14.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-29