Early Learning and School Age Support

Casual Early Learning and School Age Support

CHANCES is seeking dependable, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Casual Early Learning Educator Support staff. This position provides support across multiple CHANCES Smart Start and Smart Play locations, helping to maintain safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for children and families.

Casual staff provide coverage during staff absences, vacations, and other staffing needs. This is an on-call position with no guaranteed hours. Shifts and work locations will vary based on operational needs and employee availability.

Child Development and Program Support

• Build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Support children in developing age-appropriate self-help skills, including toileting, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Use positive guidance and redirection to help children understand and express their emotions and develop appropriate social skills.
• Encourage creativity, exploration, and positive social interactions through play-based learning.
• Support the delivery of safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate programming that meets children’s individual needs.
• Create a welcoming and nurturing environment that supports children’s learning, development, and independence.

Family Engagement and Support

• Build positive relationships with parents/caregivers while respecting diverse backgrounds, values, and parenting approaches.
• Maintain open, respectful, and professional communication with families.
• Support children and families during daily transitions, including arrival and departure.
• Help ensure all families feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Teamwork and Program Operations

• Work collaboratively with educators and program teams to support daily operations and maintain required staffing ratios.
• Participate in all aspects of programming, including preparation, implementation, supervision, and cleanup.
• Follow established policies, procedures, routines, and safety practices at each assigned location.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through respectful communication, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities as required.

Scheduling and Work Location Requirements

• Casual, on-call position with no guaranteed hours.
• Shifts are offered based on staffing needs and employee availability, sometimes with short notice.
• Must be willing and able to work at multiple CHANCES Smart Start and Smart Play locations throughout PEI.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work locations is required.
• Must be adaptable and comfortable working with different age groups, teams, and program environments.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with children in an early learning or school-age setting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of child development, play-based learning, and positive guidance practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively in different childcare environments.
• Commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and quality care for children and families.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Food Safety certification.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Tagged as: 42202

Essential Skills:

Oral Communication

Working with Others

Soft Skills:

Creativity

Effective Communication

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Languages:

English