About the role
Position Summary
Support Staff Part-time Casual 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, 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 Child Development Centres: 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. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Plans and adapts the program/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
About Conestoga College
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest-growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga does not permit posts that contain offensive, hostile or abusive language or posts that contain commercial solicitations. Conestoga reserves the right to remove posts at any time without warning.
About the role
Position Summary
Support Staff Part-time Casual 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, 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 Child Development Centres: 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. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Plans and adapts the program/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
About Conestoga College
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest-growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga does not permit posts that contain offensive, hostile or abusive language or posts that contain commercial solicitations. Conestoga reserves the right to remove posts at any time without warning.