Preschool Instructor Ii

**_This posting is for 2 Hourly, Part-time positions working 10 to 15 hours per week. _**

As a Preschool Instructor II, you will plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate, play-based recreation programs designed to increase children’s social, emotional, and physical development, as well as their language and communication skills. Other responsibilities include actively guiding Preschool Instructor I’s, communicating with parents/caregivers, completing the set-up and take-down of some equipment, as well as light cleaning duties.

This position requires working at various urban and rural locations with no public transit access. The locations include Millennium Place, Kinsmen Leisure Centre, Strathcona Olympiette Centre, Strathcona Wilderness Centre, and Ardrossan Recreation Complex.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan, prepare and implement activities for up to 20 children based on emergent curriculum
- Maintain a clean, safe, and positive learning environment
- Provide direction on planned activities to the assisting Preschool Instructor I
- Greet and welcome participants and provide parents/caregivers with daily feedback
- Participate in training sessions, attend meetings, and maintain professionalism and preparedness for each shift
- Communicate effectively with team members, including coworkers, supervisors, and facility staff

**Skills and Abilities**
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic team environment with mínimal supervision
- Ability to recognize and respond to a variety of children’s needs and programming requirements
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and creativity

**Qualifications**
- Early Childhood Development Diploma, Educational Assistant Diploma, or Bachelor of Education Degree
- NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills is an asset
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset
- WHMIS is an asset

**Conditions of Employment**
- Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR-C and AED certification
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including a variety of daytime shifts with occasional evenings and weekends
- Reliable transportation to work at various urban and rural locations across Strathcona County

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.