Preschool Head Instructor

Job title: Preschool Head Instructor

Job description: JOB TITLE: JOB TITLE: PRESCHOOL HEAD INSTRUCTOR

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several

LOCATION: Undefined

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part time

HOURS OF WORK: 24 hour workweek

STARTING SALARY: $20.67 per hour

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: January 12, 2024

CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, the Head Instructor will plan, organize and implement a high quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to staff and volunteers. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of registered participants at all times.

• Recruit, supervise, coach and evaluate staff
• Assist with promotion of programs
• Assist with develop, deliver and document staff training and meetings
• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating programs for all levels of participants
• Prepare lessons and materials for the preschool programs
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Handle program feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e. staff and program schedules, payroll, reports and incident/accident reports)
• Monitor the use of equipment and supplies, conduct inventory counts, re-stock and sanitize as needed
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Administer medications according to policy
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Travel between work sites during shift
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years experience working with preschoolers

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain with 2 months of the date of hire
• HIGH FIVE® Quest 2, considered an asset
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above, by December 31, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A Criminal Record Search will be required of the successful candidate at their own expense to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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