Before and After School Educator (Permanent)

Before and After School Educator (Permanent)

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 12 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 Shift Schedules: September to June: approx. 6:45-9:00am AND approx. 2:45-6:00pm, split shift hours for the school year (to provide care for before and after school), this averages 25 hours per week for the split shift schedule. 

Non-instructional Days (PA Days, Winter Break, March Break, and Summer Care), the hours will average 25-35 hours per week. This is a permanent position with consistent hours throughout the year, including summer.

Locations: Woodstock, Tavistock, and Ingersoll (flexibility to travel to multiple locations is required) 

Compensation/Wage:
• RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator): Starting Wage: $24.95/hr and $26.95/hr after probation 

(Includes Provincial Wage Enhancement and CWELCC Workforce Funding*)

• Non-RECE: Starting Wage: $21.95/hr and $23.95/hr after probation 

(Includes Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant*)

Requirements:
We are seeking to fill multiple 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, Child & Youth Worker, Recreation and Leisure, Educational Support Worker, Elementary Education-Primary division, Educational Assistant, Social Service Worker or Developmental Service Worker (or other relevant degree/qualification). 
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable) 
• Up-to-date Immunization Records required by the Ministry of Education and Southwestern Public Health
• Previous experience working within a child care or school age environment is required, with preference on experience working in a licensed child care environment
• Ability to work at various before/after school locations throughout Woodstock and Ingersoll 
• 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) •
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors of Good Beginnings
• Must have reliable and flexible transportation to arrive on time for scheduled shifts, including those that may begin before public transit is available

Prior to starting, must possess:

• Current Certification in Standard First Aid, including Infant and Child CPR
• Current Police Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check acceptable to Good Beginnings
• Safe Food Handling Certificate

Familiarity with the following curriculum/resources would also be an asset:

• How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Child Care and Early Years Act