Early Learning and Child Care Worker - Ontario, Canada - Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses

Description

As the city's largest multi-service women's organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Relief Childcare Worker (4 Positions Available)
Bergamot Early Learning Centre


Employment Type:
Relief


Work Hours:
Varied as needed (Flexible hours between 7:00am-6:00pm., Monday to Friday)


Hourly rate:
$23.20 per hour (L2)

We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit.

We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Relief Childcare Worker is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Child Care Program in accordance with the goals of the department and the overall Association.

YWCA Bergamot is a 68 unit apartment building with an Early Learning Centre in North Etobicoke for single women, gender-diverse people, women-led and gender-diverse people led families in need of permanent, affordable, supportive housing.

The Bergamot ELC is a centre of excellence for early childhood development and licensed for 62 children ages 0 to 4.

YWCA Bergamot demonstrates YWCA Toronto's commitment to creating quality, affordable housing in which women, gender-diverse people and their children realize their dreams and move forward in their lives.

Follows age-appropriate daily routines for the children in accordance with the philosophy of the program;
Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program that enhances the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children;
Implements a program geared to the needs of the children with concerns for their interests, special needs, strengths and pace of learning;
Works with the children in a group while maintaining sensitivity to each child's individual needs;
Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the funders and YWCA Toronto;
Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures;
An Early Childhood Education Diploma or recognized equivalent plus 1-3 years' experience with children ages 0 to 4 (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
Early Childhood Education diploma an asset;
Personable, Reliable, flexible, and adaptable;
Experience working with children 0-4 years of age;
Experience with children with special needs is an asset;
Experience with diverse families and children;
Knowledge of child development;
Passionate, Caring and supportive;
Standard First Aid and Infant Child CPR (Level C).

Vaccination Policy:

In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.