PARKWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTRE – SUMMER POSITIONS (4) THROUGH CANADA SUMMER JOBS
Location:
Parkwood Children’s Centre - 550 Wellington Rd., London, ON
Position Type:
Summer Contract (through Canada Summer Jobs)
Rate of Pay:
$21.18 per hour
Start Date:
July 6, 2026 (possibility for hours before this date)
End Date:
August 28, 2026 (possibility of hours after this date)
Hours:
Monday – Friday; variable shift between open hours: 6:45 am - 5:30 pm (minimum 35 hours per week)
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Description:
We believe all children have unique needs and that the daily schedule must be flexible to meet the individual needs of each child. We embrace the varied experiences of each family and strive to ensure each child has time to learn, to play, to establish relationships, to grow, to nourish themselves, to rest, to be active and to feel a sense of belonging. Our program is designed to implement these important elements into our daily schedule while achieving the important goals outlined in our Program Statement.
Our organization provides ongoing professional learning throughout the year for our employees. We access the many resources available in our community. We strive to access resources from the international community to encourage deeper and more critical thinking about how young children learn best. We hope to share our learning and understandings with the families enrolled at our centre through regular communication, educational materials and learning workshops.
Qualifications:
Must be between the ages of 18-30 years of age
Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person whom refugee status protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c.27
Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial regulations
Empathetic and mature individuals who can relate well to both children and adults.
Demonstrates passion for continued learning and the desire to learn alongside children
Responsibilities:
Will include, but will not be limited to the following:
Providing care for up to 8 children alone or up to 24 children with other educators in ratio.
Follow routine, ensure children are safe and healthy
Diapering, toileting, feeding and other caretaking routines
Developing relationships with children, staff and parents
Providing an engaging, healthy, and democratic space for children and adults to learn together and co-construct knowledge through inquiry, curiosity, and relationship building.
Supporting an inclusive environment for all children, families, co-workers, students, volunteers, and community partners, creating a warm welcoming and inviting place for everyone.
Helping each child become aware of their role as an integral member of a group by supporting self-realization of skills, talents, traits, dispositions, and meaningful contributions.
Maintaining required records in adherence with the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Maintaining current knowledge and adherence to regulations outlined by the Child Care and Early Years Act and public health.
Being responsible for ongoing reflection practice, observations, and documentation of children’s learning.
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: Summer Positions through Canada Summer Jobs
Application deadline will remain open in this is multi position posting until suitable candidates have been chosen. Internal and External applicants, please send your resume and cover letter to Danielle.Gebeyhu@sjhc.london.on.ca . We appreciate your interest in positions, however, only those applicants accepted for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must have a satisfactory current Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Position Screening and obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate.