Early Childhood Educator - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA of Greater Vancouver

Description

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator - Support & Inclusion Location: Woodwards YMCA Child Care Center (111 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8)
Terms: Temporary, Full-Time: 35 hours/week
Shift: Monday to Friday, shifts rotating between 9:00am – 5:00pm
Rate: $23.20 per hour for ECE License to practice ( Plus $6 per hour Provincial Government's Wage Enhancement) Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: August 31, 2024
Reports To: Team Lead, Child Care

Major Responsibilities:

Provide quality care and creative programming to children

Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families

Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families

Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum

Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas

Use our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates

Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces (with enhanced cleaning protocols for COVID-19)

Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications/Experience:

Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia

Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Any training related to child growth and development is an asset

Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained within 30 days after start date)

3 professional reference checks to be completed

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

About YMCA Childcares:

YMCA BC is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast. Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs. We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment.

Nature & Scope:

We are seeking a caring and creative Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe and engaging experience for all children at the YMCA. Following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, the educator plans and leads activities based on the interests and the developmental level of the children in our care.

Competencies:

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better

Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead

Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them

Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

Application Deadline: Until filled