Community Development & Planning Services

Community Services Division

Recreation Programs

Preschool/Youth Teacher/Instructor

(Seasonal part-time)

Job # RP 10-12

CURRENT STATUS:

September 8, 2010:

This position has been filled.  We thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and hope you will continue to watch our job postings and apply for positions which you are interested in.

August 19, 2010:

Candidates have been selected and are being contacted.  Interviews are taking place on Thursday, August 26, 2010.

August 12. 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting.  The department is currently reviewing all resumes received.  This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications. 

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NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested).  If submitting a hard copy, please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.

Job Description:

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent requires a seasonal part-time Preschool/Youth Teacher/Instructor for Recreation Programs.  This seasonal position runs from September for a period up to June the following year, and is for approximately three to nine hours per week.  This individual will be involved in the delivery of quality programs and activities to preschool children (up to age 6) in a safe and caring environment, as well as maintain excellent communication with children, parents, staff and supervisors.

Responsibilities

·         Delivering creative program planning for a 6 to 12 week program for preschool children up to age 6 to include music, stories, gross & fine motor skill activities and quiet games while maintaining a safe, caring and nurturing environment

·         Teaching the development, socialization and themed activities of children while attending the program

·         Compile and maintain a file of appropriate themes, crafts, games and music relative to the program

·         Responsible for the clean up and storage of pre-school equipment at year end

·         Process all program financial documents for payment purposes (invoices, Visa, pay-sheets and petty cash)

·         Communicating with both the parents and participants of the program when issues and needs are identified

·         Consult and evaluate with the Program Development Coordinator in program development and enhancement

·         Coordinating with all other staff from the pre-school programs

·         Contact, inform and schedule the Facility Staff as required for room preparation and equipment set up

·         Enforce all administration policies and rules as well as all safety guidelines governing the students

·         Exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality as a Preschool Instructor with parents, staff, children and management

Qualifications:

·         Possess a college diploma in Early Childhood Education (E.C.E), Child Development or related field , with up to one year of practical experience in a related field

·         First Aid and CPR (child care)

·         Good judgment and problem solving skills are an asset

·         Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment

Compensation:

This part time seasonal position has an hourly wage rate of $13.74 to $14.94 (2010 rates based on grade 3B of the 2010 non-union part-time compensation plan), plus vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

Applying:

Candidates interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below.  Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.

The Career Profile can be found below.  The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer.  Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing.  There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand.

CAREER PROFILE:

PreschoolInstructorREVISEDCAREERPROFILEAug2010.doc
PreschoolInstructorREVISEDCAREERPROFILEAug2010.pdf

 

If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit:

o   A local library

o   A Chatham-Kent municipal centre

o   Or Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centres (in Chatham at the Federal building, 1^st floor, 120 Wellington Street or in Wallaceburg at the Municipal Centre, 2^nd floor, 786 Dufferin Ave) 

Your resume should give detailed information for each 'yes' answer in your Career Profile, as well as where you gained the experience.  Your resume should list each employer, the job titles under each employer, with a summary of the job duties/skills/experiences you gained in each position compared to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in the job ad.

If submitting electronically, please include the municipal job title and municipal job number in your subject line, and include your name and phone number in the body of your e-mail.  If submitting a Career Profile application form and resume via e-mail, please submit your documents in a MS Word (.doc or docx) or Adobe (.pdf) attachment.  Please do not paste the application form into your email. 

Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2010:

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West

P.O. Box 640

Chatham ON  N7M 5K8

Attn. Cathy J. E. Hoffman, MPA, CHRP, CMMIII

Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Fax:  519.436.3237

Email address: Ckresume@chatham-kent.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.