Mobile Educator – School Age Childcare
Part-Time | Split Shift | Guaranteed 25 Hours per Week
Aylmer, St. Thomas & Elgin County (Travel Across 10 Locations)

Love working with kids? Love variety? Love the idea of being the person who swoops in and keeps the day running smoothly?

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is looking for a caring, adaptable, and energetic Mobile Educator to support our School Age Childcare programs across the region. This is not a one-site position — every day may bring a new school, new group of children, and new opportunities to make a difference.

If you enjoy being part of a team, bringing creativity to play, and helping children feel safe, welcome, and excited to be in program, this role might be a perfect fit. Enjoy the stability of guaranteed weekly hours with the variety of supporting multiple programs.

Your Superpowers:

Flexibility: You can pivot from crafts to snack prep to outdoor games without missing a beat.

Creativity: You see a cardboard box and imagine a castle, spaceship, or puppet theatre.

Connection: You build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues quickly.

Calm under pressure: Rain, snow, or a last-minute site change? You’ve got it handled.

The Basics

Hours
This position includes guaranteed 25 hours per week during the school year through split shifts.

School Year: 7:00–9:30 a.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Summer: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (rotating coverage)

In addition to scheduled program hours, staff may occasionally participate in team meetings, career development, and training opportunities.

Travel
You will be based in Aylmer, or St. Thomas and provide coverage at all 10 school locations. A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a phone are required in order to receive daily assignments or occasional last-minute schedule changes.

Driving
Comfort driving in all weather and lighting conditions, including winter mornings and dark evenings, is required. Mileage is not reimbursed.

Communication
The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully in English with children, families, and colleagues, and read and apply program policies and procedures in daily practice.

What You’ll Do

- Step in to provide coverage for Educator absences across programs.
- Plan and lead activities, games, crafts, and social experiences based on children’s interests.
- Support a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children ages 4–12.
- Prepare and serve nutritious snacks.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment for children and families.
- Follow the Child Care and Early Years Act and YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin program guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), or graduating from an ECE program in April, preferred.
- Experience working with children ages 4–12.
- If not an RECE, a diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure, Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) membership, or current enrollment in one of these programs.




- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C from a WSIB-approved provider.*
- Acceptable Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening* and Child Welfare Community Check completed within six months.
- Safe Food Handler Certification* prior to start date.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with Ministry of Education requirements.
- Mobile staff fill in for daily Educators in their School Age Childcare Programs. Shifts are assigned either the day of (via staff call-in), in advance through pre-scheduled coverage (i.e covering an Educator while they are off for medical needs)
- Be available for any shift before and after school on a daily basis. Assignments at specific locations may be extended if required with Director Approvals.
- Implement recreation and learning opportunities for children based on emergent curriculum and inquiry-based play that contribute to the care, growth, and healthy development of children
- Complete daily documentation to support How Does Learning Happen framework and pedagogy as needed
- Complete daily records/logbook and/or documentation as outlined by the YWCA and Ministry of Education in a timely fashion
- Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being
- Adhere to Individualized Support Plans and Individualized Medical Plans; Report any contraventions to School Age Program Coordinator to follow up
- Assist with hygiene care of children with Individualized Support Plans as needed (ie. feeding, changing, toileting, etc)
- Ensure all medications on site are either on the child’s person or stored in the designated area
- Ensure all safety requirements are met for the children under your care
- Follow all guidelines by the Local Medical Officer of Health, including wearing appropriate PPE when required and maintaining sanitization
- Employ appropriate and logical consequences and positive behaviour guidance techniques as outlined by the YWCA Program Statement, Policies, and Ministry of Education
- Report and document details of all serious occurrences to Site Supervisor, and On-Call immediately, Involve YWCA School Age Childcare Coordinator or Director to problem solve challenges with children, staff, or school
- Identify, report, and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk, or actual neglect /abuse, reporting all issues to Site Supervisor and On-Call prior to taking action
- Attend all Non Instructional Days as scheduled.
- Communicate with TVDSB when within the school as required
- Represent the YWCA with professionalism, kindness, and respect in all capacities




- Serve snacks as required and adhere to Safe Food Handlers Guidelines for serving and storage
- Be responsible for your own attitude, and the environment you create
- Be a team player who focuses on strengths and promotes a positive work environment
- Collaborate and cooperate with other educators.

Skills

- Build and maintain caring, responsive, inclusive relationships with and between co-workers, children, families and the community
- Co-create, facilitate, and reflect upon inquiry and play based programming
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Emergency Preparedness
- Observe and document through multiple mediums including using digital technology
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate strong literacy skills to read instructions, product labels, policies, logbooks, reports,
- inspections, etc. and complete daily paperwork & pedagogical documentation
- Problem solve to quickly make decisions regarding health, safety, behaviours all in compliance
- with YWCA policies
- Have a sense of humour when know when to use it appropriately
- Support children through positive behaviour guidance techniques
- Understand child growth and development
- Organization and Time Management
- Demonstrate reliability and commitment through attendance, punctuality, and enthusiasm for work.
- Patience and ability to prioritize
- Flexibility to work at a variety of school locations and willing to be relocated on an ad-hoc basis.

*Required prior to start date.

If you’re ready to bring energy to every shift, support excellent teams across our programs, and make a real difference in children’s days, we would love to hear from you!

This is an existing position.

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notice:
AI tools are not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of our hiring team.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.59-$26.51 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- In office parking

Application question(s):

- Do you have First Aid CPR Level C, Secure Food Handlers, and a Vulnerable Sector Check that's been done within the last six months?
- Why do you want to work with children in our School Age Childcare Programs?
- Do you have a valid drivers' license and immediate access to your own vehicle to commute to any of our 10 schools twice per day?
- Are you willing and able to commit to being available for shifts

Work Location: In person

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