Early Childhood Educator - Calgary, Canada - YMCA Calgary

YMCA Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is actively building healthy communities - join us in creating a better Calgary.

YMCA Calgary opened its doors in 1902, since then we have evolved into a vibrant charitable organization that responds to the needs and health of the community.

Guided by four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary develop and delivers quality programs and services that promote the health of the community and provides opportunities for all Calgarians to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to creating a positive impact in the community through our health and wellness programs, child care and early education programs, community outreach programs (such as Indigenous, youth at risk, and cultural integration programs), leadership programs, camp experiences, and much more.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations.

Join us in building healthy communities

Early Childhood Educator - (Full Time)

Quarry Park Child Development Centre

Salary:
$31,200.00/yr - $36,039/yr (depending on daycare certification level) + associated provincial hourly wage top up.

Start Date:
Immediately

This position is fulltime, working 40 hours/week between 7am 6pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility of the successful applicant's personal schedule is required to ensure area needs are met. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet training requirements.

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe.

You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
Pension or student loan repayment plan with specified contribution matched by the Association;
Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
Program discounts;
Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
Leadership award opportunities;
Scholarship opportunities;
Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

Alberta Daycare Qualification Certificate (Assistant or Worker)
Experience working with children aged 12 months 6 years in a licensed childcare setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including basic computer literacy
Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Three professional references

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator will:

Utilize established communication strategies for both internal and external YMCA Calgary stakeholders for operational effectiveness
Utilize a cooperative team approach for managing centre operations including adapting personal work schedule to meet area needs
Consistently deliver a diverse, developmentally appropriate program which includes implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and supervision practices
All childcare staff providing working with children in a childcare room during their scheduled recreational swim time are required to accompany and actively engage with the children in the pool. If a staff member must refrain from being in the pool on a oneoff basis, they are expected to proactively arrange coverage by a colleague and then to cover for that colleague on another day.
Demonstrate safe practices at all times and act promptly on all health and safety risks and concerns. Effectively manage emergency situations as per YMCA procedures
Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
Maintain a clean, organized and safe indoor and outdoor environment utilizing established procedures identified by YMCA Calgary, Calgary Fire Department, Alberta Health Services and Provincial Childcare licensing and Accreditation

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must