Supply Youth Educator

**Hours & Compensation**
*Position is available at the time of posting. Shifts and schedules will be discussed in more detail at the time of hiring.*

**Pay Rate for Position**:$20.56 per hour +2% in lieu of benefits +eligible employees may 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

**Contributions & Impact**:

- Take an active role working in a program with complex needs children.
- 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 **
- Experience working with complex needs School Age children, 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 developmentProven ability to work as an effective team member
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators Registration #
- Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification
- Vulnerable Sector Record Check
- Standard Food Safety Handler’s Certificate
- _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

**How to Apply**:Online through Indeed _OR _In writing to YW School Age Programs, 153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2 No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**YW Guiding Principles**:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs-body, mind, & spirit.
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 Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 4 - 10 per week

**Salary**: $20.55 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 10 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Have you applied for or interviewed for a role at the YW in past?
- To which of the 3 Positions are you applying?

Licence/Certification:

- Vulnerable Sector Record Check (required)
- Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree (required)
- Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators Registration # (required)
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification (required)

Work Location: In person