After School Educator

Department Childcare

Position Title After School Educator

Hours of Work 15 hours weekly – 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday

Position Type Term Position (10 months – Sept. 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027) – Duration of the school

year

Reports To Director of Lumsden Childcare

Start Date September 1, 2026

Salary $15.35 per hour

Work Location Onsite — Lumsden Childcare Centre

Open To Internal and External Applicants

Application Deadline 1:00 p.m. CST, Friday, August 14, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Center for Play and Development the Before and After School

Educator is responsible to maintain and develop the children’s program with their group of school aged children in the

before and after school program.

This position is responsible to maintain and develop children's morning and afternoon programs while attending the B&A;

program. Team Members are responsible for developing short and long range of activities. These individuals are

responsible for daily communication with the parent(s), child(ren), Assistant Director, and Director regarding any

concerns, needs, and guidance.

The role requires walking in all four seasons with the children to and from school as well as daily bus scheduled pick up

and drop off. This team member must adhere to all the policies and regulations as set out in the policy manual.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programing (40%)

Develop both long- and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration, developmentally appropriate

practice and program philosophy. The includes:

- Research and prepare materials necessary for activities

- Work in a team approach with other educators

- Arrange a classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy

- Implement a program to develop physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the children

- Completes weekly plans

- Completes progress reports, quarterly or bi-yearly, depending on age group.

- Inspect and report damaged or lost materials.

Health & Safety Regulations (30%)

It is the responsibility of the childcare worker to ensure a safe and healthy setting is maintained. This is done by:

- Reporting any suspected abuse to the manager

- Keeps area in a clean, safe and sanitary condition (includes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties).

- Aware of fire evacuation and all emergency procedures

- Constant observation and supervision of children required at all times.

Communication (20%)

The Child Care Worker develops positive, open communication with the children and their parents. This is done by:

- Maintain daily open communication with parents

- Maintain confidentiality

- Promote children’s activities through visuals.

Administration (10%)

This position must ensure the necessary administrative tasks are completed to meet the requirement policies and practices.

These include but are not limited to:

- Records and shares information between staff, parents and manager

- Attends workshops and staff meetings

- Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education

- Grade 12 certificate

- Basic First Aid/CPR or willingness to complete within three months of being on the job

Experience

- Experience working with children;

- Experience in a nonprofit, voluntary, or social service setting is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Legally allowed to work 15 hours per week





- Good written and verbal communication

- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector is required

ASSETS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Connections with and knowledge of the Regina business community

- Experience working in and/or deep understanding of trauma-informed practice.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Work Location: Onsite at Lumsden Childcare Centre, Lumsden.

- Physical Demands: Typical office environment with standard physical requirements, including extended periods of

computer use. To support volunteer activities, some lifting, standing, or walking for extended period of times may be
required.

- Schedule: 15 hours per week (3pm - 6pm Monday to Friday)

- Pre-Employment: A criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check where applicable, may be required

following a conditional offer of employment. Results will be assessed in relation to the duties of the role and will not

automatically disqualify candidates.

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

- Opportunity for movement into Part- or Full-Time position for right candidate with vacancy, including internal

competitions

- Vacation accruals paid out each pay cycle based on hours worked

- 10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.

- Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).

- Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.

- Casual dress code and flexible work week.

- A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that reflects the full

diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and

Inuit), Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, and all others

who bring perspectives that enrich our work.

We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are underrepresented. We

want to be clear: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique perspective are genuine assets here. We are

actively working to build conditions where every team member can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in our

organization.

Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate equitably, please

contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and confidential

manner.

YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please reference “After School Educator” clearly in the subject line of your application. Applications that do not include

this reference may be deemed ineligible.

YWCA Regina invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, non-status,



Métis, or Inuit) or as

a member of another equity-deserving group in their cover letter and/or resume. Self-identification is entirely voluntary

and will not be used in any way that disadvantages applicants.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a letter or statement of interest from your YWCA Regina email address to

[email protected] by 1:00 p.m. CST, Friday August 14, 2026.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a cover letter and resume in one single document to [email protected] by

1:00 p.m. CST, Friday August 14, 2026

NOTE: Professional references will be requested from finalists only. Please do not include references with your initial

application.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable

inclusion of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all

facets of society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex

issues faced by women and our community. YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community

programs, family support programs, and outreach.

For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of women and

families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed childcare, family violence

prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value-driven organization where staff are not simply

delivering services — they are partners in meaningful, community-led change.

Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes deeply that every

person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences

— and that diversity makes our work stronger.

YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety. We are

committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and sexually diverse persons. We

acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational processes can perpetuate the marginalization of

Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to

actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

- Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.

- Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold ourselves

accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.

- Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively advocate with and

meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they want to be.

- Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community enable us to drive

change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.

- Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a nurturing,

welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family, and home.

- Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face of adversity.

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