Youth Educator

**Hours & Compensation**:

- Pay Range: $20.056 to $23.118 per hour + 2% in lieu of benefits + eligible employees receive a Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant (PWEG) of up to $2/hour for in-ratio hours based on the terms and conditions outlined by the Ministry of Education
- Hours: Monday to Friday daytime, before and after school hours (e.g. 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm daily, or 7:30 am to 9:00 am daily | Schedules built based on needs of the program | Specific shifts and locations will be discussed during phone screen and interview conversations

**Contributions & Impact**:

- Implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for 4 to 12-year-olds which allow for choice, creativity, and independence
- Take responsibility for the health and safety of the children in your care
- Follow daily schedules and take responsibility for clean-up and organization of supplies
- Act as a positive role model for the children
- Work as part of a team of Youth Educators
- Maintain effective communication with staff, parents, facility staff, and program manager

**You have.....**
- Minimum 1-year experience with School Age children, preferably in a childcare, education, or recreation setting
- Understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act and familiarity with the use of assessment tools such as ECERS, ITERS, SACERS, High Five
- Enthusiasm, initiative, and a working knowledge of child development
- Proven ability to work as an effective team member
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

**Mandatory Requirements**
- Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification
- Vulnerable Sector Record Check
- Current Food Safety Handler’s Certificate (or proof of enrollment)
- _Vaccine Verification_ - As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo.

**Apply**:Online through Indeed _OR_ in writing to: Children’s Services Assistant Coordinator, YW School Age Programs, 153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2 No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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- **YW's Guiding Principles**:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs-body, mind, and spirit.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We ensure that women are respected, their voices are heard, and their issues are addressed.
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community.
- The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $20.05-$23.11 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Have you applied and/or interviewed for a role with the YW in past?

**Experience**:

- use of assessment tools (ECERS, ITERS, SACERS, High Five): 1 year (preferred)
- School Age Children: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree (required)
- Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators Registration # (required)

Work Location: One location