Junior Leader- School Age Program

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area.

Job Details

Plan and implement a weekly curriculum of stimulating educational age appropriate activities for School Age children enrolled in a City of Peterborough School Age Program. Provide a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects of development.

Qualifications

Requires an individual who has a two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Education or similar program and is a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators. Requires a combination of three to six months’ previous and on-the-job experience. Must have Standard First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certifications. The successful individual will have well developed organizational and leadership skills. They must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children, parents and colleagues and have the ability to handle emergencies in a calm and professional manner. The successful candidate must also be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be a team player committed to quality customer service.

Hourly Rate

$26.05

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter quoting file number 23-P-108, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, to: recruiting@peterborough.ca

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation.

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www.peterborough.ca/jobs

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $26.05 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person