Summer Camp Preschool Instructor

POSITION:                   Summer Camp Preschool Instructor

SALARY:                      $28.54 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits = $32.54 per hour (Jan.2024 rates)

                                    $29.11 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits = $33.19 per hour (July.2024 rates)

                                    In addition to the above wage, WSPRS participates in the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECE-WE) and all staff who hold a valid ECE working in licensed childcare receive the additional $6.00 per hour paid on hours worked.

CLASSIFICATION:        JB08 – Instructional Team Leader I

HOURS OF WORK:      Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 1:15PM; July 2^nd to August 23^rd. Hours will be based on program registration. Must be available for training hours some evenings and weekends during the months of May and June. Dates are “To Be Determined”.

STATUS:                      Auxiliary

CLOSING DATE:           April 29^th, 2024, at 12:00PM – EXTENDED CLOSING DATE

COMPETITION #:        24-31

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Daycare and Preschool Programmer, West Shore Parks & Recreation is currently looking for an energetic, enthusiastic instructor to provide high quality recreational programs to our preschool participants, ages 3 to 5 years old. Instructors are responsible for organizing a variety of fun and creative preschool programs, while ensuring the safety of participants at all times. In addition to good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counseling; a staff facility pass to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool; as well as access to our 9-hole golf course.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Promote and deliver safe, healthy, positive interactions, communications, diversity and learning opportunities.
• Promote and enhance creative ideas in all program areas such as arts and crafts, dramatic play, music appreciation, science and nature and sports.
• Ensure toys/equipment is maintained with respect to safety standards and sanitary standards.
• Set-up and clean-up activity area and will ensure the safety and general well-being of the children at all times.
• Provide a balance of active and passive activities in a safe environment.
• Set-up, organize and maintain appropriate equipment, materials and supplies.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Responsible to oversee and coordinate the daily sign-in and sign-out procedure to ensure safety practices are followed for the release of children from program.

• Problem-solving minor issues independently, conferring with supervisor regarding progress concerns and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preschool Instructor must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• Current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification is required.
• Minimum of 180 hours of experience working directly with preschool age children in a public recreation setting.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED is required prior to commencing employment.
• Experience with program organization, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills required.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 24-31 to be received prior to April 29^th, 2024, at 12:00PM, Attention: Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1, Email: [email protected]

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Posted: April 5^th, 2024