YOUTH EDUCATOR

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY 

YOUTH EDUCATOR 
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, KITCHENER-WATERLOO 

Position 1: Casual / Relief 

• Pay Rate: $20.056 per hour + additional 2% in lieu of benefits 
• Shifts & Location:  will vary based on needs of the program  

Position 2: Permanent Part-Time  

• Hours: 13.75 hours per week 
• Pay Rate: $22.918 per hour  + additional 2% in lieu of benefits 
• Shifts: Monday to Friday 3:15pm to 6:00pm 
• Location: Southridge Public School 1425 Queen St Blvd, Kitchener 

 
Position 3: Permanent Part-Time  

• Hours: 8.10 hours per week 
• Pay Rate: $22.918 per hour 
• + additional 2% in lieu of benefits 
• Shifts: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 8:55am ​
• Location: Southridge Public School 1425 Queen St Blvd, Kitchener 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for 4 to 12-year olds  
  which allow for choice, creativity, and independence 
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of the children in your care 
• Follow daily schedules and take responsibility for clean-up and organization of supplies 

• Act as a positive role model for the children 
• Work as part of a team of Youth Educators 
• Maintain effective communication with staff, parents, facility staff, and program manager 

 
Skills, Qualifications, & Requirements: 

• Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree such as Recreation and Leisure,  
  Child and Youth Worker (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education) 
• Minimum 1-year experience with School Age children, preferably in a childcare, education, or recreation setting 
• Understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act and familiarity with the use of assessment tools such as  
  ECERS, ITERS, SACERS, High Five 
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and a working knowledge of child development 
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification AND Vulnerable Sector Record Check document (required) 
• Standard Food Safety Handler’s Certificate (required) 
• Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo. 

Apply: Online through Indeed https://ca.indeed.com/job/youth-educator-after-school-program-5623750cd3439c27  
OR in writing to YW School Age Programs, 153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2  
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 
 
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals. 
We value diversity among people. 
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination. 
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs–body, mind, & spirit. 
We ensure that women are respected, voices are heard, and issues are addressed. 
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls. 
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community. 


The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.