Child Care Educators - Etobicoke, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

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NOW HIRING TO FILL MULTIPLE _
CHILD CARE EDUCATOR_
POSITION VACANCIES
Are you looking for a rewarding career working with children?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada, and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing high quality child care for over 50 years The Y is recognized as a top employer in the GTA and a top employer of young people in Canada, and our staff is the core of our success


Be the Spark The YMCA of Greater Toronto is looking to hire passionate child care professionals to join our growing team throughout Etobicoke.

We operate licensed child care centres and before & after school programs at the following Etobicoke locations:


  • Millwood YMCA Child Care Centre, 222 Mill Road, Etobicoke, M9C 1Y
  • Lamp YMCA Child Care Centre, 185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke, M8V 2Z
  • Norseman YMCA Child Care Centre, 80 Lothian Avenue, Etobicoke, M8Z 4K
  • North Etobicoke YMCA Child Care Centre, 88 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, M9V 5G
  • John English YMCA Before & After School Program, 95 Mimico Ave, Etobicoke, M8V 1R
  • Holy Trinity YMCA Before & After School Program, 6 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke, M8V 4B
  • St. Ambrose YMCA Before & After School Program, 20 Coules Court, Etobicoke, M8W 2N
  • St. Leo YMCA Before & After School Program, 3672 Lakeshore Blvd West, Etobicoke, M8W 1N
  • Our Lady of Sorrows YMCA Before & After School Program, 32 Montgomery Road, Etobicoke, M8X 1Z
  • Our Lady of Peace YMCA Before & After School Program, 70 Mattice Avenue, Etobicoke, M9B 1T
  • Wedgewood YMCA Before & After School Program, 5 Swan Avenue, Etobicoke, M9B 1V
  • Wellesworth YMCA Before & After School Program, 225 Wellesworth Drive, Etobicoke, M9C 4S
  • Castlebar YMCA Before & After School Program, 70 Chartwell Rd, Etobicoke, M8Z 4G
  • Second Street YMCA Before & After School Program, 71 Second Street, Etobicoke, M8V 2X
  • Albion Heights YMCA Before and After School Program, 45 Lynmont Road, Etobicoke, M9V 3W
  • Norseman YMCA Before & After School Program, 105 Norseman Street, Etobicoke, M8Z 2R1

Educator position types and required availability:


  • Supply_: Supply staff must have _at least_ three afternoons of availability to work weekly, Monday to Friday, from 2:00-6:00pm to be considered for a position. Opening shifts can start as early as 6:30am and closing shifts can end as late as 6:00pm. Opportunities to work morning, split shifts, and full day shifts also arise.
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Part-Time Hourly:_Part-time hourly staff must be available to work every day, Monday to Friday, from at least 2:30-6:00pm. Positions may be 10 month (September to June) or 12 month (year round).
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Split Shift Salaried_: Split shift salaried staff (in our before and after school programs) must have availability to work every day, Monday to Friday, between 7:00-9:00am AND 2:30-6:00pm to be considered for a position. Positions may be 10 month (September to June) or 12 month (year round). Staff working in these positions are guaranteed 6 hours of work per day (30 hours per week), and receive a full-time benefits package.


In this role, you will:


  • Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
  • Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child's progress
  • Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
  • Independently ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other child care educators
  • Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal, and YMCA policies and procedures
  • Observe and expand on children's learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children's development and interactions
  • Listen to and respond to children's needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
  • Works collaboratively with a team child care program to support an inclusive environment for children with developmental and behavioural special needs, while also ensuring the program's needs are being fulfilled
  • Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment
  • Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures
  • Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to child protection services
  • Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities
  • Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards
  • Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:


  • Registered Early Childhood Educator Qualifications $25.00/hour_
  • Early Childhood Educator Diploma
  • Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
  • Early Learning Facilitator Qualifications $23.00/hour_
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