Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Princeton; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Free YMCA Gym Membership

Extended Medical & Dental Benefits

Training & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced childcare rates

Charitable organization

Job summary

YMCA BC is hiring an Early Childhood Educator for Infant-Toddler programming at Riverside Care Learning Centre in Princeton, BC. The role supports a safe, engaging environment compliant with the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

The successful candidate will hold a Basic ECE certificate recognized in British Columbia and obtain First Aid and CPR-C/AED within 30 days. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED required (to be obtained within 30 days of start).
• Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector search required (within 6 months).
• 3 satisfactory references required.

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 staff and families.
• Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Ensure active supervision and collaborate to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas.
• Use the Weemarkable parent app to provide daily communication and updates.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in all spaces.
• Follow YMCA, CCFL, and curriculum standards.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C AED

Education

ECE Certificate (BC recognized)

Job description

Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

CC- Riverside Care Learning Center Full-Time Permanent Non-Management Princeton, BC, CA

Location: YMCA Riverside Care and Learning Centre (148 Old Hedley Rd, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday: shifts will rotate between the hours of 7:15am-5:00pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $32.66 per hour for ECE IT Certificate (Includes $6 per hour Provincial Wage Enhancement Program)

Reports To: Manager

• 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) 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 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 bc.ymca.ca .