Before and After School Educator – Permanent (25 hours per week)
Location: Woodstock and Ingersoll, Ontario.
Rate of Pay:
- RECE: Starting Wage: $24.95/hr and $26.95/hr after probation
- Non-RECE: Starting Wage: $21.95/hr and $23.95/hr after probation
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and more
- Wellness and counselling services through Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Vacation and Personal Day accruals
Apply by email: [email protected]
Schedule:
September to June: Split shift hours for the school year, Monday through Friday, set hours of 6:45-9:00am and 2:45- 6:00pm, averaging approximately 25 – 27.5 hours per week for the split shift schedule.
Non-instructional Days (PA Days, Winter Break, March Break, and Summer Care): hours will average 25-35 hours per week. This is a permanent position with consistent hours throughout the year, including summer.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Before and After School Program Educator, oversees child care programming for before school hours(approx. 6:45am – 9:00am), and for after school hours (approx. 2:45pm – 6:00pm). The successful candidate will provide care for children (3.8 years to 13 years of age) in a group setting under the direction of Good Beginnings. They will follow the Program Statement, Confidentiality Agreement, policies established by the Board of Directors, and regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking to fill Before and After School Age positions with reliable, friendly, and engaged individuals. Prior to starting the position, the successful candidates will be required to comply with all applicable licensing requirements:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (RECE), Child and Youth Care (CYC) (formerly Child and Youth Worker), and students studying in the above fields are also welcome to apply.
- A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
- Standard First Aid, including Infant and Child CPR Certificate (Level C)
- Current Police Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, acceptable to Good Beginnings
- Up-to-date Immunization Recordsrequired by the Ministry of Education and Southwestern Public Health
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Ability to work at various Before/After School locations throughout Woodstock, Tavistock, and Ingersoll
- Previous experience working within a child care or school age environment is required, with preference on experience working in a licensed child care environment
- Plan and implement activities based on the children’s needs and interests
- Excellent communication skills - written, oral, listening and non-verbal
- Works as a co-operative and respectful member of the team
- Adhere to all licensing requirements as set out by the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), 2014
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors of Good Beginnings
- Must be reliable and flexible to arrive on time forscheduled shifts, including those that may begin before public transit is available
- Familiarity with the following curriculum/resources would also be an asset: (1) How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and (2) Child Care and Early Years Act
TO APPLY:
Instead of writing a traditional cover letter, we are requesting that candidates submit an answer to one of the following questions below as part of their application:
- Write an introduction message to your future classroom, introducing yourself to the children and their families.
- Describe “a day in your before and after-school program” — what does a typical day look like with you as the Educator?
Please send your answer to one of the questions and resume to: [email protected]
Although we thank all applicantsfortheir interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Good Beginnings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
Pay: $21.95-$26.95 per hour
Work Location: In person
