Preschool Program Instructor

Type: Program Staff • Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced preschool instructor to instruct our preschool programs (Specifically  KinderGym). This is a part time paid position (fee for service - not an employee)

The KinderGym program gives children an opportunity to participate in physical activities with others in the gym. (Fridays 10:30-11:30 am) 

Responsibilities:

Ability to create intentional and creative programs suitable for preschool aged children 

Ability to supervise multiple children at one time and respond to individual needs

Ability to facilitate opportunities for children to improve their social skills and self-esteem

Encourage children to interact with one another and resolve occasional arguments/conflict

Plan weekly activities suitable to the programs listed 

Engaging participants in activities

Effective and efficient problem solving skills and the ability to adapt to quick paced changes in environments and behaviours 

Maintain a clean and tidy preschool room space

Comply with cleaning/sanitizing policies as set out in the program manual. 

Requirements: 

Experience working with preschool aged children (ages 18 months to 4 years old) 

Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool aged requirements

Familiarity with Risk management and safety protocols for preschool aged groups 

Ability to facilitate child-to-child connections and be a mediator between children 

Communication skills to communicate effectively with parents, assistants, and children 

Energetic, enthusiastic, and friendly attitude 

Able to commit to days and times of program, for full session duration.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, kneel and lift up to 25 pounds

Police Check (with vulnerable sector check) must be provided