Job Summary: To plan, organize and lead activities for preschoolers (0-5 years) and/or children (6-12 years).
Machines and Equipment Used: First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment
Season(s): All
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Wage: View wage rate chart (pdf)
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and leads activities for preschoolers and/or children.
- Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
- Monitors preschoolers and children's participation in activities and provides feedback to participants to ensue positive experience.
- Ensures the equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards, and are operational and stored away after use.
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
- Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
- Liaises with caregivers and respond to inquiries.
- Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
Qualifications:
- Must be minimum 16 years of age.
- Experience leading preschool and children's activities
- Skills and knowledge in a program area such as; arts & crafts, games, sports, dance
- Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB
- You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.
