Casual Early Learning & Childcare Worker

Casual Early Learning & Childcare Worker

Reference Number : 20250902.01

Job Summary.

The Casual ELC provides staffing support within the Early Learning & Childcare Programs, ensuring developed programs are implemented and working hands on with the children in our care. This position supports all children at Hope’s Home, implementing the programs and activities predetermined by fulltime employees and providing kitchen support as necessary. This position reports to the Manager, Early Learning and Childcare center and does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities.

Early Childhood Educator.

• Engage in active supervision to protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health, and well-being of each child.
• Spend time one-on-one with the children to develop a sincere, understanding, and loving relationship with each child.
• Practice an inclusive approach by altering activities and program plans to accommodate all ability levels and collaborate with co-workers when extra support is needed.
• Implement fun, engaging and inclusive daily experiences that support and promote each child’s development in multiple areas (physical, emotional, social, communicative, cognitive, and creative skills).
• Encourage children to participate in the invitations that are set up.
• Encourage children to participate in the opportunities for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, and music.
• Encourage children to participate in the multiple stations, a variety of toys and supplies in the environment to keep children engaged.
• Observe the kids’ ideas and interests and provide feedback about classroom activities around them in conjunction with the Project Approach and Play and Exploration.
• Allow children the opportunity to express their thoughts through play.
• Implement interventions and strategies to support observed and documented behaviors.
• Perform general cleaning duties such as laundry, cleaning / sterilizing toys, dishes etc.

Developmental Worker.

Promotes inclusion by creating and supporting opportunities for children to : interact with one another, and

participate with their community.

Nutrition Specialist.

Follow and implement all Public Health Guidelines such as : test sanitization of the dishwasher daily and record test,

track and record the fridge and freezer temperatures,

test sanitization of cleaning solution,

all universal precautions, and

food safe guidelines.

Occupational Health and Safety.

Qualifications.

Working towards or completion of one of the following programs considered an asset : Disability Support Worker,

Education Assistant,

Rehabilitation Worker,

Recreational Therapist,

Kinesiology Degree- Adaptive Physical Activity,

Early Childhood Education, or

other relevant and applicable education focused on diverse needs

Skills and Abilities.

Working Conditions.

Physically able to safely work with objects or persons of varying sizes : Handling ~100 lbs occasionally

~50 lbs regularly; and

~25 lbs continuously.

Exposed to : chemicals, and

blood and bodily fluids.

Job Type : Casual

Number of Positions Available : 3

Shifts : Monday to Friday with varied start and end times between 7 : 00 a.m. and 5 : 30 p.m.

Wage : Starting at $15.56 / hr

Location : Saskatoon Early Learning & Childcare Centre

Application Deadline : October 2, 2025