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Overview
As an important member of the community recreation team, the Program Instructor 4 is responsible for planning active, fun, and engaging programs for children and youth aged 2.5 to 6 years in our Heron’s Nest Preschool Program. Preparing and leading a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the families whose children are in attendance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and leads safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts and games for up to 20 children (2.5-6 years) per week
- Provides learning and guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities
- Delivers care and support with behaviour management, inclusion, first aid and other areas relating to caring for children
- Monitors distribution and use of program supplies and equipment
- Ensures that program supply needs are within the provided budget
- Provides direction and guidance to assistant leaders and volunteers assisting with program operation
- Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD, providing clear customer communication with parents and caregivers
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for children in their care
- Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), organizational, interpersonal, and public relations skills and experience are required
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required
Additional Information
Schedule dependent on program registrationSome paid planning, training and development time will be scheduled depending on the program assignmentKey Skills & Abilities
Experience leading and activity planning recreational programs for preschool age childrenLeadership abilities, including role model behaviours, along with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun program environmentExcellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skillsQualifications
High School GraduationSome directly related experienceChildhood development or recreational program planning certification, HIGH FIVE or equivalentCertifications
Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant / incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employmentStandard First Aid and CPR-CApplication
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and / or training where possible. The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
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