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Applications are now being accepted for the part-time temporary position of Preschool Program Instructor in the Recreation Services Department of the Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by September 2, 2025.

JOB SUMMARY

In this position, you will plan, organize and instruct pre-school programs for participants from ages 2 to 5 years. You will also be responsible for ensuring a positive and safe environment for participants and peers at the community centres

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age prior to start of employment.
• Successful completion of early childhood development courses at the high school or college/university level is preferred
• Minimum 2 years combined previous experience working with children in a preschool environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with pre-school children ages 2 to 5
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Thorough understanding of basic principles of early childhood development
• Excellent customer service and communication skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons in a courteous and efficient manner
• Good interpersonal skills suitable for working with preschool children including a patient and nurturing style
• Good organizational skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office) and ability to learn new software
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ and HIGH FIVE – Principles of healthy child development

• Facilitates, leads and supervises the program
• Organizes and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program
• Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of the assigned preschoolers. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/ Program Coordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement
• Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor
• Checks and ensures all participant emergency and medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal data form on the participants’ first day
• Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations
• Meets with parents (if needed) prior to, or after class time
• Directly guides volunteers and part time Program Assistants as required
• Advises Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor of any customer service issues, complaints or inquires
• Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham policies and procedures
• Escorts pre-school children to the washroom or change room, ensuring that preschool children are never left in the sole attendance of a volunteer
• Adheres to the principles of Healthy Child Development
• Other duties as required.