Waterdown District Children’s Centre (WDCC) is a non-profit, charitable childcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality early learning and school-age programs for children and families in our community. Since 1991, WDCC has built a strong reputation for creating protected, welcoming, and engaging environments where children are supported to learn, explore, play, and grow.

At WDCC we believe that supporting our employees is essential to providing quality care to children and families. WDCC is a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and proud to be part of the meaningful work we do with children, families and our community.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience with a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, active listening, and observing, questioning, demonstrating, and supporting children.
- Can build upon the foundational knowledge of “How Does Learning Happen?” and “Think, Feel, Act” documents and the Developmental Relationships Framework.




- Has experience developing and implementing an inquiry-based program following the Reggio Emilia philosophy guided by the interests of the child.
- Has experience working within childcare programs and can fully support every age group and function within the program/centre; this includes classrooms, kitchen, cleaning, and administrative tasks.

As a Before & After School Educator, you will:

- Work in Kindergarten and School Age Classroom with children from 3.8 to 12 years old.
- Work a 5.5 hour split shift approx. 7:00-9:00 and 2:30-6:00pm Monday to Friday
- Support the implementation of individual support plans for children with differing abilities

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Location:
- Waterdown, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Before and After School Educator (Waterdown)
🏢 Waterdown District Children's Centre
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