Relief Child Care Worker - Etobicoke, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

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Etobicoke, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:
Relief

Work Hours:
Varied as needed (Flexible hours between 7:15 am-6:00 pm., Monday to Friday)

Hourly rate:
$22.97 per hour

Location:66 Bergamot Avenue, Toronto, ON, M9W 1V9

Application Deadline:
Monday, March 6, 2023

JOIN OUR TEAM

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.

ABOUT BERGAMOT EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

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 center of excellence for early childhood development and is 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows ageappropriate 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;
Records a daily log and submits weekly statistical records, as required.

QUALIFICATION

An Early Childhood Education Diploma or recognized equivalent plus 13 years experience with children ages 0 to 6 (
Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
Early Childhood Educators must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators;
Must meet requirements for ECA or ECE;
Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
First Aid Certificate;
Knowledge of early childhood development, theory, and practice;
Skills and flexibility to work with various age groupings from 0 to 6;
Experience working within a multicultural environment;
Second language is an asset.

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.

HOW TO APPLY
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

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Posting Date: February 23, 2023

About YWCA Toronto:

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy.

As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide.

We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds.

YWCA Toronto is funded by the United Way Toronto & York Region, the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, as well as many corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors.