Early Childhood Educator

**Hours of Work**:37.5 weekly - working 8:45a-5:15p - Monday to Friday

**Length of position**:Term - 12 months - September 2025-2026

Under the general supervision of the Child Care Director and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Early Childhood Educator is responsible for maintaining and developing the children’s program with their group of children at the Center for Play and DevelopmentChildcare. All Team Members must adhere to the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook and Child Care Staff Manual.

**Responsibilities**:
**PROGRAMMING**

Develop long and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration. developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy. The 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
- Completes weekly plans
- On occasion, prepares snacks and lunch for children
- Inspect and report damaged or lost materials
- Lilo (Himama) Reports

**HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS**

It is the responsibility of the early childhood educator to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained. This is done by:

- Reporting any suspect abuse to the manager
- 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
- Constant observation and supervision of children required at all times.
- Fills out appropriate injury reports after any injury to a child and makes changes to prevent injury from occurring again

**COMMUNICATION**

The Early Childhood Educator 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 documentation

**ADMINISTRATION**

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

- Ensures monthly attendance sheets are signed by parents
- Records and shares information between staff, parents and manager
- Attends workshops and staff meetings
- Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets
- Update Emergency binder & the outing backpacks

**Qualifications**:
**REQUIRED**:

- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
- CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Good written and verbal communication skills

**ASSET**:

- Experience working with children in a licenced childcare center
- Early Childhood Education level

**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, on site gym & volunteer opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $15.30-$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 childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-21