ECE Educator Hans Helgesen

Avanti Software Inc.; Metchosin; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA-YWCA membership

15 days paid vacation

Cost-shared benefits after probation

Job summary

Hans Helgesen YMCA-YWCA Child Care seeks dedicated staff to provide high-quality, inclusive care for children aged 12 months to 5 years. You will plan and implement a child-led, play-based curriculum, engage families, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure supervision and developmentally appropriate activities.

The role opens brand new programs in Metchosin and offers benefits after probation, with a supportive team and values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current ECE License to Practice in BC required.
• Current Infant Toddler License to Practice required for Infant/Toddler program.
• Special Needs Educator Certificate or related training is an asset.
• Experience working with children in a child care setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and customer service skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C within first month).
• BC Class 4 Driver’s License and a clear driver’s abstract is an asset.
• Clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming to children.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Work with the team to create a safe environment for staff and families.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based programs (YMCA Playing to Learn).
• Provide active supervision at all times and support transitions between play areas.
• Keep a clean and safe environment in all spaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

First Aid & CPR

Education

ECE License BC

Infant Toddler License BC

Special Needs Educator Certificate

Job description

LOCATION: Hans Helgesen YMCA-YWCA Child Care (4983 Rocky Point Road, Metchosin) VACANCIES: 1 POSITION: Permanent Full Time PLACEMENT: As soon as possible WAGE: ECE: $31.37/hour* (plus benefits - see below) ECE IT/SN: $32.58/hour** (plus benefits - see below) HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 5:30pm

Notes:

• *These wage rates include the additional $6/hour provided by MECC's ECE Wage Enhancement Program (for qualified candidated)
• **Additional $3.00/hour available for Class 4 drivers on days assigned to transport children in the Y's vehicle.

Looking to build your career with a values-driven non-profit organization?

Passionate about building partnerships that help children and families thrive?

Join our growing child care team at Hans Helgesen YMCA-YWCA Child Care!

Nature and Scope:

Looking to build your career with a values-driven non-profit organization?

Passionate about building partnerships that help children and families thrive?

Join our growing child care team at Hans Helgesen YMCA-YWCA Child Care!

Nature and Scope:

Working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, you provide high quality, inclusive care and creative programming for children in a group setting. In collaboration with your co-workers and reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, you plan and implement a child-led, play-based curriculum for children aged 12 months to 5 years. You engage and build meaningful relationships with children, co-workers, families and external stakeholders while ensuring children are well supervised and provided developmentally appropriate, fun choices.

This is a unique opportunity to join our growing team in opening brand new child care programs in the Metchosin community, catering to children from infancy through elementary school!

Benefits:

This permanent full-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership; 15 days paid vacation; paid sick days (as per policy); and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:

• Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• YMCA Canada Pension Plan (as per eligibility requirements in the plan)
• Paid Professional Development Opportunities

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide quality care and creative programming to 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
• Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA-YWCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications:

• Current ECE License to Practice in BC required
• Current Infant Toddler License to Practice required for work in the Infant/Toddler program
• Special Needs Educator Certificate or additional courses/training related to child growth and development are an asset
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Strong written and verbal and communication skills
• High level of organization and customer service skills
• Current First Aid and CPR required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C must be completed within the first month of employment)
• BC Class 4 Driver’s License and a clear driver’s abstract is an asset
• A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
• A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required**

Qualifications:

• Current ECE License to Practice in BC required
• Current Infant Toddler License to Practice required for work in the Infant/Toddler program
• Special Needs Educator Certificate or additional courses/training related to child growth and development are an asset
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Strong written and verbal and communication skills
• High level of organization and customer service skills
• Current First Aid and CPR required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C must be completed within the first month of employment)
• BC Class 4 Driver’s License and a clear driver’s abstract is an asset
• A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
• A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required**

*Note: Cost covered

*Note: Cost reimbursed after completion of probationary period.

Please Note:

1. Application Deadline: Until suitable candidates have been found. 2. Applications will be short-listed for interviews as they are received. 3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications must be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email [e-mail]

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer