Enhanced Program Support Educator - Pickering, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Pickering, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary Rate:

_PAY RATE IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS/

POSITION:
_

_Position_

_ Salary Grade_

_ Hourly Rate_
Enhanced Support Educator - Early Childhood Assistant

Grade 6

$18.25

Enhanced Support Educator - Early Learning Facilitator

Grade 9

$21.64

Enhanced Support Educator - Registered Early Childhood Educator

Grade 9

$23.00

Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location:
Pickering St. Monica YMCA

Work Hours:
Must be available to work 03:00-6:00pm, Mon-Fri

Employment Type:
Part Time Hourly Contract (until April 28, 2023)

Number of Vacancies: 01

Anticipated Start Date:
Immediately

Deadline to Apply:
January 11, 2023

Be the Spark Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 50 years

You will plan and deliver a consistent child-centred program in accordance with our _YMCA Playing to Learn_ curriculum (0-6 year olds) and the _YMCA Place to Connect_ curriculum (6-12 year olds).

We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.

In this role, you will:

Work collaboratively within a team at the child care program setting to provide an inclusive program for children with developmental and behavioural special needs.
Collaborate with other agencies and partners to identify individual strengths and goals for individual children.
Assist the centre team in the planning, development and implementation of children's Individual Support Plans. Delivers interventions or strategies as set out in the Individual Support Plan.
Supervise and assist individuals or groups of children during daily routines and activities.
Role model behaviour management strategies for coworkers and promotes discussion and problem solving within the team to best meet the needs of the children identified as requiring enhanced support.
Assist children with personal and medical care which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene, lifting and positioning and assistance with mobility
Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child's progress
Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
Ensure supervision and safety of children at all times; Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures.
Observe and expand on children's learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children's development and interactions.
Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures
Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities. Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards.

You bring:

Enhanced Program Support Educator - Registered Early Childhood Educator:

An Early Childhood Educator Diploma
Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Enhanced Program Support Educator - Early Learning Facilitator:

Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Work /Child and Youth Care or Bachelors of Education or Social Service Worker or Social Work or Recreation and Leisure

Enhanced Program Support Educator - Early Childhood Assistant

High School Diploma

General Qualifications:

Minimum of six months' experience working with young children
Training/experience/volunteering in a field that relates to the needs of children with Special Needs or differing abilities/diagnosis
Experience working in a licensed child care setting an asset
Resource Teacher/ Consultant, Early Interventionist, Behavioural Science (i.e. ABA, IBI), Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification or equivalent an asset
Knowledge of behaviour management theory, strategies, and techniques
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work
Uptodate immunizations required by Public Health
Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child
Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily yearround; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned working hours
Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 ye