Child Care Coordinator - Chetwynd

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in child care is seeking a Child Care Coordinator for its Chetwynd program. The role entails building relationships, ensuring compliance, and leading an engaged team in delivering age-appropriate education. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, offering a fulfilling environment for growth and impact.

Benefits

YMCA membership

Paid sick days

8% vacation pay

Paid training

Full benefits package

5% employer-matched pension

Education and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of leadership experience in child care and development.
• 4 years of child care experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain ECE IT License.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Deliver age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA curriculum.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Child Care Compliance

Education

Current BC ECE IT License to Practice

Child Care First Aid Certificate

Job description

Role : Child Care Coordinator - Chetwynd

Wage : $55,080.00 - $57,305.00 Annual Salary, plus Government Wage Enhancement (currently $6.00 / hour for fully certified Early Childhood Educators)

Benefits : YMCA membership, paid sick days for yourself and family, 8% vacation pay (includes scheduled operational closures), paid training, full benefits package, 5% employer-matched pension, education and career advancement opportunities,

Hours : Full-Time, Monday to Friday. 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00pm with flexibility to change to meet the needs of the programs. Occasional evenings and weekends for training or events.

Location : YMCA Chetwynd Care & Learning Centre & School Age Program

About the Program :

The YMCA BC is the largest not-for-profit provider of child care in Canada and the YMCA BC is the largest provider in the north, serving : Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Prince George, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home away from home.

Responsibilities of this role :

• Building relationships and providing exceptional customer service in a timely fashion
• Ensures that all programs are operating in compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulations and YMCA BC Child Protection Policies
• Work with their team to deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to the centre, children, families, and staff
• Developing and distributing required documentation to necessary parties
• Engages and builds a team dedicated to excellence

Qualifications :

• Current BC ECE IT License to Practice, or ECE who is willing to obtain their ECE IT (must be willing to use grants through ECEBC or pay their own schooling)
• 3 years’ leadership experience in child care and child development
• 4 years’ experience in child care and child development preferred
• Experience leading an effective, engaged team will be considered an asset
• Current child care First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three satisfactory professional references