Ece Educator or Ece Assistant - Victoria, Canada - YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

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Victoria, Canada

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Description

February 24, 2023

Early Childhood Educator or ECE-Assistant

Downtown YMCA-YWCA (Victoria, BC)

Vacancies:1***
Position:Permanent Full-Time**
Placement: March 27, 2023
(_Note: start date is negotiable_
)

Hours: 40 hours per week*
Wage: ECE-A: $21.32/hour _(plus benefits - see Compensation below)_
_ _

ECE:
$27.21/hour** _(plus benefits - see Compensation below)_
- **This wage rate includes the additional $4/hour provided by MCFD's ECE Wage Enhancement _

Nature and Scope:

Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator will work directly within the
program, providing high quality care and creative programming for children in a group setting. Working
in collaboration with the child care team, Educators are responsible for delivering the play-based
curriculum to children from 30 months to 5 years of age (with occasional support to the toddler
program). They will ensure that children are well supervised and provided with developmentally
appropriate and fun programming options.

Compensation:

This permanent full-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership;
15 days paid

vacation; paid sick days (as per policy); and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the

probationary period) which includes:

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Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, EAP
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Extended Health Care
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Life Insurance
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YMCA Canada Pension Plan (as per eligibility requirements in the plan)

Responsibilities

To read, understand and follow all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures related to the guidance

and care of children

To assist with the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in

accordance with YMCA-YWCA and CCFL standards, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
standards

To interact directly with the children, facilitating a healthy learning environment
To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing

quality customer service and building meaningful relationships within the community

To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according

to YMCA-YWCA and licensing requirements
Page 1 of - To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families,

and staff

To work effectively and as an active member of the staff team, assisting with other duties and

responsibilities as required

To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training as

required

To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms
To release children only to those authorized by parent/ guardian

Qualifications:

Current ECE or ECE-A License to Practice in BC required
Special Needs Educator Certificate, or additional courses/training related to child growth and

development are an asset

Experience working with children in a child care/recreation setting
Strong written and verbal and communication skills
High level of organization and customer service skills
Current First Aid and CPR required
A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required
A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required
Note: Cost reimbursed.
Must provide proof of COVID19 vaccination (2 doses)

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

_Please Note:
_

_1.

Application Deadline:
March 3, 2023. _
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_2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position

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