Early Childhood Educator, IT - Richmond, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:
Early Childhood Educator, IT (IT License required)
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Location: Seasong YMCA

Child Care:
Richmond, BC
(10386 No 2 Rd, Richmond)

Terms:
Permanent, Full-time at 35-40 hours/week

Shift:
Monday to Friday, shifts varying between 7:30am - 6:00pm

Salary:

***$23.20 per hour for IT License to Practice + Benefits (plus an additional $4/hour for Licensed ECE's as per the ECE Wage Enhancement Initiative)

Start Date:
January 3, 2023

Reports To:
Team Leader, Child Care

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The YMCA of Greater Vancouver 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.

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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.

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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 ageappropriate 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 COVID19)
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
Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is required
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 with in 30 days after start date)
3 professional reference checks to be completed
The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated, as per the timeline set out by the province

Competencies:

Leading Self-Evolve in Professional Capability - Commit to being better