Job Description
Position Title: Educator (RECE and Non-RECE)
Department: Child Care
Worksite Location: Ripley
Position Type: Permanent Full Time Category: #1
Hours: Full time 28+ hours per week Shifts: Days
Salary: Educator – RECE: $24.78-$27.88 per hour ($22.78-$25.88 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour). Educator – non RECE: $21.80-$24.50 per hour ($19.80-$22.50 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour). Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: November 17, 2023
Application Process: Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment/Volunteer Application Form to: childcarehiring@osgb.ymca.ca; Indicating “Position Title” in the subject line of your email. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Opportunity: Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Educator is responsible to work within the Child Care and Early Learning Act, to create a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, while supporting families. The Educator is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the YMCA to ensure child safety and demonstrate service excellence.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plans and implements age-appropriate activities based on the Playing to Learn curriculum and to present a safe/clean and visually appealing environment in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
- Ensures personal compliance to legislative requirements – i.e. maintaining up to date immunizations, physicals and background checks.
- Administers medication to children per requirements.
- Maintains a neat, orderly and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
- Observes, records and communicates (written and verbal) child development, as required.
- Provides guidance and direction to children to assist in behaviour and development.
- Reports child abuse issues per YMCA Child Protection Policy.
- Performs other administrative duties as required, fulfilling Association requirements and procedures.
- Alerts the supervisor to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
- Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis, especially those relating to health and safety, curriculum and child protection.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust and Safety: As part a of trusted charitable organization, as the first step in your journey, you will be required to:
- Demonstrate your sincere interest in child care by:
- Confirming college or university degree or diploma (examples include: Recreation; Child and Youth Worker; OCT qualified teachers) OR Early Childhood Educator (ECE) designation.
- RECEs must be Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators upon hire, and maintained in good standing throughout employment.
- Familiar with the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA).
- Experience and knowledge in Playing to Learn programming an asset.
- As a minimum, per the following Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB): Listening – CLB 4; Speaking – CLB 4; Reading – CLB 4; Writing – CLB 4
- Confirm you are minimum 18 years of age.
- Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Provide a current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & AED certificate (or willingness to complete prior to starting work).
- Provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.
- Provide 3 professional references.
Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA…
- Comprehensive and ongoing training.
- Free YMCA membership.
- Great long term and upward career opportunities.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Medical, dental, and pension benefits (based on #hrs)
- Working with fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality: The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
