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Job Title: Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator

Requisition #: 26-0149R1

Location: Kitchener

Department: Satellite Child Care Centre

Payband: F

Starting Rate: $32.08

Payband Range: $32.08 - $37.20

Hours/Week: 24

Posting Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Part-time Regular

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Position Summary

Regular Part-Time Support Staff, replacement position

(First consideration for support staff and academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective collective agreements)

We require a qualified Educator to model the philosophy of the Conestoga College Early Learning Programs and maintain professional relationships with children, families, and educators. The Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator implements quality programs for children aged 0-12 years old. They are responsible for upholding the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and the staff handbook guidelines.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work on-site at the Driftwood Park Child and Youth Development Centre located at 50 Parkland Crescent in Kitchener. The Youth Development Program Educator will be scheduled to work Monday to Friday, 24 hours per week, which will include split shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Plans and adapts the program and environment to meet the needs of individual children, and implements quality programming for children ages 0-12 years old
Ensures that the basic needs of children are met, including health and safety
Provides ongoing supervision of all play areas and all activities and routines that occur
Communicates respectfully with parents and ensures that messages are passed on to both parents and other staff
Ensures that any unusual situations are shared with the supervisor
Attends staff meetings, contributes to team discussions, and participates in professional development that is made available

Qualifications

A two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or Recreation and Leisure Services, or an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), or a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) designation is required
Standard First Aid and CPR training required
Completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required

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