CWELCC - RECE

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 80,518,000 - 92,465,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Camp and child care discounts

Paid vacation & sick days

Health & dental insurance

Employee assistance program

YMCA Federation Pension Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Team events & recognition

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible hours & hybrid options

Job summary

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for full-time, hourly work at multiple locations in Greater Sudbury. You will support children's development through play-based learning, healthy living, and positive relationships with families.

As part of a dynamic team, you will ensure health and safety standards, maintain attendance, and deliver YMCA programs such as Playing to Learn and Healthy Childhood Development.

Qualifications

• ECE Diploma or equivalent required.
• Member in good standing with College of ECE.
• Minimum 2 years experience with children/youth.
• Current Standard First Aid with Infant and Child CPR (Level C).
• Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision to ensure Child health and safety.
• Keep attendance records and head counts.
• Deliver engaging programs using YMCA curricula.
• Track development and communicate with families and partners.
• Follow YMCA policies and relevant acts and health guidelines.
• Conduct daily safety scans of spaces before/after programming.
• Sanitize toys and maintain safe environment.
• Record and document incidents and health data.
• Share updates with families using Weemarkable.
• Support team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Safety & Health

Communication skills

CCEYA knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

ECE Diploma

ECEE in good standing

WES evaluation (foreign education)

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring environments for children to learn and grow? At the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, we're looking for enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educators who bring heart, creativity, and professionalism to their work every day. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, you'll be a key part of a dynamic team that supports children's development through play-based learning, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to health and safety. This Full Time hourly position within the Association is at various locations throughout the City ofSudbury.

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

LOCATION: Greater Sudbury & Markstay

RATE OF PAY: $28.10 per hour

*This position includes the Ministry of Education Wage Enhancement Grant (WEG) of up to an additional $2.00/hour for qualifying roles within a licensed child care program at the YMCA

HOURS: 40 Hours / Weekly

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (two- or three-year program) *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are asked to submit an educational evaluation (WES, Icas, etc.) with their application
• Membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing
• Minimum of two (2) years working with children and/or youth
• Current Standard First Aid with Infant and Child CPR (Level C) *Recognized by the WSIB
• Solid knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Certification in YMCA Playing to Learn and Healthy Child Development is an asset
• Health Assessment from Medical Professional and Immunizations Record
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last 6 months)

What You'll Be Doing

Child Supervision & Programming

• Provide attentive, compassionate supervision to ensure each child's health, safety, and well-being
• Keep accurate attendance records and conduct regular head counts - always know your numbers!
• Plan and deliver engaging educational programming using YMCA curricula:
  • YMCA Playing to Learn, A Place to Connect, Zen-er-gy, and Healthy Childhood Development
• Track children's development through documentation and open communication with families and community partners
• Follow YMCA policies and the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA), along with guidelines from Public Health, Fire Department, and other agencies

Environmental Safety & Maintenance

• Conduct daily safety scans of indoor and outdoor spaces before and after programming
• Ensure all areas are clean, organized, and safe for children and staff
• Sanitize toys, equipment, and furnishings according to YMCA and Public Health standards
• Adapt the physical environment to meet the needs of all children, prioritizing safety and inclusion
• Uphold legal responsibilities under the Child & Family Services Act, including the Duty to Report

Administrative Duties & Professional Development

• Record live attendance and ensure it matches the number of children in your care
• Attend monthly team meetings and participate in ongoing professional development
• Collaborate with your supervisor on goal setting and performance reviews
• Complete required documentation for incidents, health and safety, and child development
• Use Weemarkable to share daily updates with families
• Safely store confidential records and data
• Support the team with other duties as assigned

What We Offer

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

• Free YMCA membership for you + your family
• Discounts on camps, child care, and recreation programs
• Paid vacation + personal/sick days
• Comprehensive health & dental, including vision + wellness supports (chiro, massage, mental health, naturopathy & more!)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
• Life, disability, and accident insurance coverage
• YMCA Federation Pension Plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Team events + staff recognition
• Learning & development opportunities
• Explore different YMCA roles and career paths
• Flexible hours + hybrid work options (role dependent)