Posted July 26, 2016
Union Steward
YWCA Childcare Centres
YWCA Emergency Shelter Services
School Age Programs
YWCA Community Resource Centre
YWCA Youth Services
LINC Kids
YWCA Supportive Housing
Camp Clover
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Applications are invited for the part-time positions of:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER I
(unionized position)
DUTIES:
- To implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for 8 - 12 year olds which allow for choice, creativity, and independence
- To take responsibility for the health and safety of the children in your care
- To follow daily schedules and take responsibility for clean up and organization of supplies
- To act as a positive role model for the children
- To work as part of a team of Youth Development Workers
- Maintaining effective communication with staff, parents, facility staff and co-ordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 one year experience with School Age children, preferably in a childcare, education or recreation setting
- Knowledge of the Day Nurseries 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
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
Positions: Two permanent part-time positions: 10 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
Two permanent part-time positions: 11.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
Two permanent part-time positions: 12.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
One temporary part-time position: 13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
Please respond in writing by August 02, 2016, indicating how you became aware of this job opportunity to:
Jennifer Marshall, Manager, School Age Programs
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Email: jennifer.marshall@ywcakw.on.ca
Fax: 519-576-0129
The YWCA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations, and are committed to ensuring equal and full participation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.