Early Childhood Educator

Location : Renfrew Station YMCA Child Care, 2925 Hebb Ave

Program : Ages 3-5

Terms : Full-time at 35-40 hours / week

Shift : Monday to Friday, shifts varying between 7 : 00am and 6 : 00pm

Salary : $22.69 per hour for ECE License. Plus an additional $6 per hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative

Start Date : As soon as possible

End Date : July 31, 2024

Reports To : Team Leader, Child Care

This posting is governed by the Collective Agreement between the YMCA Child Care Centers and BCGEU Local 303.

Nature & Scope :

We are seekinga caring and creative Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe and engaging experience for all children at the the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum,the educator plansand leads activities based on the interests and the developmental level of the children in our care.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provide quality care and creative programming to children
• Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
• Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
• Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
• Use our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment in all program areas and common spaces (with enhanced cleaning protocols for COVID-19)
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications / Experience :

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
• Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is an asset
• Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained with in 30 days after start date)
• 3 professional reference checks to be completed
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

About YMCA Childcares :

YMCA BC is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast.

Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs.

We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment.

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

Evolve in Professional Capability Commit to being better

Achieve Excellence and Authenticity Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

Develop the Potential in Others Help people grow and lead

Create a Culture of Connection Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

Think and Act Strategically Make good decisions and act on them

Make an Intentional Impact Advance the strength and cause of the Y

Application Deadline : Until Filled, applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.