Early Childhood Educator

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & sick time

Free YMCA gym membership + Y@Home

Extended medical & dental benefits

Training & professional development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates & priority for

Be part of a charitable organization

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Vancouver seeks Early Childhood Educators to provide nurturing care for children, using the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. You’ll build strong relationships with families and colleagues while delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in a safe, supportive environment.

Position starts ASAP, permanent full-time, 35 hours/week. Competitive benefits, professional development, and access to YMCA facilities are included. Apply with your credentials and references.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE certification from a BC-recognized program.
• Infant/Toddler Educator license is an asset.
• Special Needs Educator is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming to children.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with team to create a safe environment for staff and families.
• Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate programs based on YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Ensure supervision and smooth transitions between play areas.
• Use the parent app to provide daily updates and communication.
• Maintain clean, safe program and common spaces.
• Follow YMCA, CCFL and curriculum standards.

Skills

ECE communications

Verbal & written comms

Emergency First Aid

CPR-C & AED

References provided

Criminal record check

Education

ECE Certification (BC)

ITE License (BC)

SNE (asset)

Job description

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday shifts will rotate between the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $31.56 per hour for ECE License. Includes an additional $6 per hour as per the Provincial Government Wage Enhancement Initiative.

Reports To: Team Lead

Union: This posting is governed by the collective agreement between YMCA Childcare centres and BCGEU Local 303

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms

Nature & Scope

Early childhood educators (ECE, ECE-IT/ SN) and assistants at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will :

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the 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 andage-appropriateprograms based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Ensure constant active supervisor and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas.
• Utilize our parent communication app ( Weemarkable ) toprovide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualification - you bring :

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
  
• Infant ToddlerEducator(ITE)License from a program recognized in British Columbiais an asset
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isan asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Anytraining related to child growth anddevelopmentis an asset
• Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30days after the start date)
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at Careers at YMCA BC | Join Our Team

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour , Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.