Assistant Teacher, Child Care Services - Orleans, Canada - YMCA Ottawa

YMCA Ottawa

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Orleans, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position:
Assistant Teacher, Child Care Services (Ruddy Y Location)

Location: 265 Centrum Blvd 1st Floor, Orléans, ON

Type:
Full-time, preferred start date March 1, 2023. Hourly rate $15.50 per hour plus $2 wage enhancement if applicable

Preferred start date:
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2023

Closing date:
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023

Overview:

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of the National Capital Region responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide lasting solutions.

Serving thousands of people across our region annually, we are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

Working for the Y

Are you looking to use your skills and unique gifts to make a real difference in your community? The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated.

The YMCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Whether you are starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, you will find many exciting opportunities to achieve your personal and career goals.

Some of the benefits of working for the Y include:

What we offer

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

Our competitive wage and benefit package include:

Free Y membership.
Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
Access to an Employee Assistance Program including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
Health and dental insurance for fulltime, permanent employees
Development courses at no cost in several areas
100% coverage for renewal of professional designations
Up to 27 vacation days per year, including two float days and one birthday vacation for fulltime, permanent staff
Shortterm disability for all staff; longterm disability and life insurance for fulltime, permanent employees.
Workplace pension plan available for fulltime, permanent employees
Extended Maternity leave benefits to all our staff up to 6 more months after the year of leave.

What do you offer?

The Assistant Educator will function as a team member responsible for the development and maintenance of high-quality programs for children and families.

This person will be an active part of the service delivery team for Licensed Child Care.

The Assistant Educator is accountable to the Senior Coordinator, Child Care for the implementation of the program for a specific age group following program policies and philosophy.

The program should meet the needs of the individual child with concerns for his or her interests, special needs, talents, and individual style for and pace of learning.

The Assistant Educator must be courteous and professional in dealing with parents, all members, and the general public.

The Assistant Educator is a role model to staff, children, and customers, and must exemplify YMCA values, and maintain a high standard of work ethic.

Some of the tasks of this position include:

Create an educational, safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for children by planning and implementing age-appropriate programs to meet children's social, emotional, physical, educational, and individual needs under the Y Playing to learn the curriculum.
Foster selfesteem, problemsolving, and conflict resolution skills in children.
Develop and maintain constructive and open communication with staff.
Understand and follow through on all YMCA policies, procedures, and guidelines, as outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual and Parent Handbook.
Participate in a teamteaching approach in the supervision of the children and the development of the program.
The preparation of snack and housekeeping duties for the Child Care Programs on a rotational basis with other educators.
Support the charitable and philanthropic efforts of the Association.

What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?

At YMCA of the National Capital Region, we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

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