Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Prince George; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership + Y@Home

Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority Y

Be part of a charitable organization

Job summary

YMCA BC in Prince George, BC invites applications for an Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler. This role is based at YMCA Park House Care and Learning Centre, offering full-time temporary term with a 40-hour work week and rotating 7:00am–5:00pm shifts.

The ECE-IT license to practice is required, with a wage of CAD 32.66 per hour (+$6/hour wage enhancement). Start date is as soon as possible, with end date October 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia.
• Special Needs Educator (SNE) is preferred.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 days after the start date).

Responsibilities

• 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 and age-appropriate programs 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) to provide daily communication and updates.
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces.
• Follow all YMCA, CCFL and licensing requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn standards.

Education

Basic ECE certification

Special Needs Educator (SNE) preferred

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C & AED certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

CC - Park House Care - NBC Full-Time Term Non-Management Prince George, BC, CA

Location: YMCA Park House Care and Learning Centre (1075 6 Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 5L6)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday: Rotating shifts between 7:00am to 5:00pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: October 31, 2027

Salary: $32.66 per hour for ECE-IT License to practice (Includes$6 per hour as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative)

Reports To: Team Lead

• 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) 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
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) is preferred
• 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 30 days 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.