Child Care Educator - Oakville, Canada - YMCA of Oakville

YMCA of Oakville

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Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

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Do you strive to foster social skills, healthy growth, and development of school-age children? Are you looking for a workplace that offers you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community? A workplace that embraces and celebrates individuality and where you feel that you belong? If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the place for you

We are looking for motivated, values driven enthusiastic, team players to join our growing Child Care team.

Why work at the Y Oakville?

The YMCA of Oakville is the largest not-for-profit Child Care provider in Oakville.

We offer high-quality Before and After School programs for children ages 3.8 to 12 years at 40 locations across Oakville.

Our Child Care Educators are essential to the success of our programs and make a positive impact every day in the lives of the children in our care.

We are committed to providing staff with professional development, training opportunities and a generous budget for supplies to support them with the implementation of our YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum.

Location:
Various School Sites in Oakville

Hours of work:
Part-Time position, Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 9:00am and/or 2:30pm to 6:00pm (Hours may vary, depending on school dismissal times)

Salary & Benefits:

Hourly Rate $ $22.95 per hour (inclusive of provincial and federal grant) + split shift premium of 50 cent/hour
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Individual benefit coverage
Paid personal days
A complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y's philosophy of health and wellbeing
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Responsibilities:

Develop and facilitate a before and after school program for students years of age in their school
Create warm, welcoming environments and ensure the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, attendance protocols, and ageappropriate programming
Implementation of the YMCA curriculum to meet the needs, interests, and talents of all children
Working professionally with caregivers, school personnel, outside agencies, and other team members
Proactively developing relationships with children, peers, placement students, volunteers and parents
Assist with children's meals and snacks including set up and clean up
Adhering to all YMCA Policies and Practices, Child Care & Early Years Policies
Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public

Requirements:

A member of good standings of the College of Early Childhood Educators or Ontario College of Teachers or a diploma/degree in Child and Youth Care or diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or Social Services
Experience working with children ages 4 to 12 is preferred
Valid Standard First Aid & Infant/Child CPR Level C
Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within the past 6 months)
Strong communication skills both written and verbally
Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against covid19 or provide valid proof of exemption on grounds that are protected under the Human Rights code

The position requires the following

Association Core Competencies:

Quality focus, Relationship building and collaboration, Commitment to organization mission, vision and values, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Integrity and trust.

How to Apply:

This posting closes on February 28,2023.

We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.