Role : Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Educator
Wage : $23.80 - $25.76 per hour plus Government Wage Enhancement (currently $6.00 / hour for fully certified Early Childhood Educators)
Benefits : YMCA membership, paid sick days for yourself and family, 6% vacation pay (includes scheduled operational closures), paid training, full benefits package, 5% employer-matched pension, discount on child care (excluding IT Care), education and career advancement opportunities
Hours : Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Location : YMCA Fort St James Care & Learning Centre
About the Program :
The YMCA BC is the largest not-for-profit provider of child care in Canada and YMCA BC is the largest provider in the north, serving : Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St.
James, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Prince George, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home away from home.
Responsibilities of this role :
- Interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming.
- Establish and maintain positive daily communications and interactions with families
- Assist in planning and implementing of a consistent child-centred program
- To work with staff team to deliver a high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
- Adhere to all Child Care Licensing Regulations and YMCA Child Protection Policies
Qualifications :
- Current and valid BC Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Educator License to Practice
- Three satisfactory professional references & experience working with children in a child care / recreational setting
- Current Emergency Child Care First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search