Program Instructor Iii

6 days ago


Grande Prairie, Canada City of Grande Prairie Full time

**The Opportunity**
The City of Grande Prairie is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our team for Playcare Services at the Eastlink Centre. As a Program Instructor you will be responsible for planning and implementing age appropriate programing for children aged 0 - 5 in a warm, welcoming, play-based setting. You will be a part of an energetic team devoted to social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and relative development of children. You will ensure the safety of the participants while providing high quality care and supervision. Our Program Instructors will demonstrate leadership and a positive approach to play and play-based learning on a daily basis.
Current CUPE Job Classification:
Facilitates the delivery of a program; supervises and instructs participants; receives guidance or works in a team situation.

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Responsibilities*
Your main responsibilities will be centered around the planning of PlayCare crafts, games and activities. This also includes the facilitation, creation of content, and implementation of plans. These program plans will incorporate all fundamentals of play and must be developmentally and age appropriate. You will be responsible for the supervision and safety of the program's participants, often including opening and closing facilities. In addition, you will be responsible for the cleanliness of your program site, inventory, set up and take down of the program. You will have the opportunity to participate in training and assist with special events as scheduled by your Supervisor and Coordinator.

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You Bring*
- Minimum 18 Years of age.
- Completed High School diploma or equivalency.
- Minimum 2 years direct experience working with children in a recreation or early childhood setting.
- Completion of Early Childhood Educator Level 1 or 1 year of post-secondary education in a related field is preferred. Child Development Worker certification would be considered an asset.
- Standard First Aid and CPR and AED Level C certification.
- Willingness to take City Specific training (i.e. High Five (PHCD)).
- Demonstrated safety awareness and proven success in a team environment.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Previous training and knowledge of Physical Literacy will be considered an asset.
- A clean Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Check.
- A Class 5 Driver's License is required.
- Experience with Recreation Management Systems (e.g., PerfectMind) an asset.

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Hours*
Monday - Friday - 25 Hours per week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. as directed by the supervisor.

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Salary/Wage*
As per CUPE Collective Agreement Program Instructor III $20.58/hour.

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Selection Process*
2. Applications will be reviewed, short-listed and interviews will be scheduled.
- This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
- This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

**Job Type**: Part-time


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