Early Childhood Educator - Oakville, Canada - YMCA of Oakville

YMCA of Oakville

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Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Be the spark that ignites young minds Do you have a passion for nurturing the healthy growth and development of children? Do you cheer children on every step of their learning journey? Are you seeking a workplace that not only values your individuality but also empowers you to make a positive impact in your community? If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the perfect fit for you
We are seeking motivated, values driven and 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 Infant, Toddler and Preschool Child Care programs for children ages 6 weeks to 3.8 years at 10 locations across Oakville.

Our Early Childhood 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 and training opportunities to support them with implementing our YMCA Playing to Learn.

Location:
YMCA Child Care Centers in Oakville
Work Schedule
Full time position, Monday to Friday, rotational shifts - must be available from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (42.5 hours/week)
Salary & Benefits

Competitive pay rate $25.76 per hour (inclusive of federal and provincial grants)
Comprehensive health, dental and other employee benefits
Staff Membership to YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility
Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Responsibilities:

Effective implementation of the nationally recognized YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
Create warm, welcoming environments and ensure the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, attendance protocols, and ageappropriate programming
Ensures positive, professional communication with families on an ongoing basis
Assist with children's meals and snacks including set up and clean up
Comply with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA Policies and YMCA Child Protection Policy

Requirements:

College Diploma or University Degree in Early Childhood Education, and certified through the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
Experience working with toddler/ preschool children and families
Passion for planning and facilitating high quality playbased experiences for children
Effective written and verbal communication skills
A flexible, collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and nonvisible dimensions of diversity
Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C prior to first day of work
Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

This position requires the following

Association Core Competencies:

Quality Focus, Relationship Building and Collaboration, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Trust, and Commitment to Organization Mission, Vision and Values.

How to Apply
This posting closes on May 16, 2024.

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 accessibility support or accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.