Part-Time Early Childhood Educator

Position Summary Casual Part-Time Support Staff positions Are you an educator who is passionate about working with children and interested in sharing your skills with others? In Conestoga’s dynamic environment, Early Childhood Educators collaborate within our unique lab school setting modelling the philosophy taught in Conestoga’s Early Learning programs, connecting the childcare experience with the academic environment while maintaining a professional relationship with the children, families, educators, and faculty. The incumbent implements quality programs for children aged 0-12 years old. Candidates are responsible for upholding the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and the Staff Handbook guidelines. The successful candidates will be employed on a casual basis and may be scheduled to work at any of the following childcare centres located within Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge; Doon, Driftwood, Silverheights, JF Carmichael, Pioneer Park, Sandhills, and Waterloo CNC. Hours of work may be between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., up to 24 hours per week; split shifts. Applications to this posting will be provided to the hiring team on a bi-weekly schedule and reviewed regularly. Please note, this posting is for future opportunities and does not correspond to an existing vacancy. Candidates selected for an interview may be contacted as relevant opportunities arise. 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/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 Supervisor Attends staff meetings, contributes to team discussions, and participates in professional development that is made available Other related duties as assigned Qualifications Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Recreation and Leisure, Child and Youth Care, or a related field Standard First Aid and CPR training required Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and up to date immunization records required

Implement quality programming and adapt environments to meet the needs of children aged 0-12. Ensure the health, safety, and basic needs of children are met while maintaining professional relationships with families and faculty.

Must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators or hold a diploma in a related field. Required certifications include Standard First Aid, CPR, a clear Vulnerable Sector Check, and up-to-date immunization records.

• Child supervisionPreferred

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• Early Childhood Education
• Program Planning
• Child Supervision
• Parent Communication
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Curriculum Implementation

• Education
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level