Introduction

Casual/On Call Early Childhood Educators work within the BGC Saskatoon Early Years Department. Hourly wage begins at $14.31/hr and increases $4.50-7.50 per hour if the applicant has their Saskatchewan Early Childhood Educator Certification (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Company

BGC Saskatoon (formerly know as Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and youth in Saskatoon.

BGC Saskatoon has been offering programs in Saskatoon and area since 1974. We believe that “Opportunity Changes Everything” and that all children should have the opportunity to participate in quality programs right in their own community.

BGC Saskatoon employs a group of dedicated staff and volunteers to work with children, youth, and families, delivering programs in the following service areas:

·       Early Learning Centres

·       Before & After School Programs

·       Neighborhood Clubs

·       Summer Camps

·       Youth Employment Program 

Our team is made of people who want to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families.”

Position Overview

The Casual Early Childhood Educator position is part time (less than 30 hours per week) and is directly responsible to the ELC management teams, who are responsible to the Director of Early Years. The Casual ECE will work with the ECE positions to provide a quality, safe and stimulating experience for all children attending the Centre.

Casual Early Childhood Educators may have the opportunity to work at both of BGCS' Early Learning Centres (located in John Lake School and the Evergreen Joint Use School).

Company

• Experience working or volunteering with children
• Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check (clear)
• Play & Exploration Training Phase 1 (to be obtained within first 3 months of employment)
• First Aid/CPR not required but encouraged

The Casual ECE will provide respectful, inclusive and quality programs by committing to:

• Treat children with respect, acceptance and honesty
• Interact with participants in a patient, interested, understanding and caring manner
• Promote feelings of competency and self-esteem
• Make children and youth feel physically and emotionally safe & secure
• Encourage responsible, safe and mutually respectful behavior through positive methods such as role-modeling, setting reasonable limits, providing choices and recognizing appropriate behavior
• Guide inappropriate conduct by using positive guidance and behavior management practices
• Accommodate individual differences and make all children and youth feel equally welcome regardless of gender, race, culture, economic status or ability.
• Engage children in planning activities that provide opportunities to develop and enhance skills, based on their needs and wants

The Casual ECE, along with full time ECEs/ECE Assistants, will:

• Assist with the implementation of daily routines and maintain a high level of supervision and safety under the supervisions of the ELC Management team according to Provincial Licensing Regulations and Procedures
• Ensure the quality of the ELC by adhering to Provincial Licensing Regulations (which includes Health and Fire Regulations) as well as BGC Saskatoon Policies and Procedures.
• Work in a team-based environment
• Apply and interpret Early Childhood Education’s developmentally appropriate practices
• End of shift daily cleanup.
• Maintain facility to highest safety standard; ensuring all toys/furniture/equipment are in good condition