Educator RECE and Non RECE

YMCA; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charitable organization is seeking a dedicated Educator for child care. The role involves planning age-appropriate activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants must have Early Childhood Educator designation and a passion for child development. The position offers competitive compensation and full-time hours in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free membership to fitness facilities

Medical and dental benefits

Training and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C & AED certificate needed.
• Experience with Playing to Learn programming is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements age-appropriate activities for children.
• Observes and records child development.
• Ensures compliance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Age-appropriate activity planning

Child development observation

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Educator (ECE) designation

College or university degree/diploma

Job description

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Application Deadline Date: December 14, 2025

Educator - RECE: $27.00 - $28.93 per hour ($23.70 - $26.93 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour PLUS up to $3.00 CWELCC Annual Increase (AI) per hour up to $27.00 per hour). Educator - Non RECE: $22.60-$25.41 per hour ($20.60-$23.41 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour). Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Position Title: Educator RECE and Non-RECE

Competition File No.: 2025-75

Program Area: Child Care

Travel Requirement: No

Position Type: Permanent Full Time Category: 1

Existing Vacancy: Yes No. of Vacancies: 1

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday

Salary/Wage: Educator – RECE: $27.00 – $28.93 per hour ($23.70 – $26.93 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour PLUS up to $3.00 CWELCC Annual Increase (AI) per hour up to $27.00 per hour). Educator – Non RECE: $22.60-$25.41 per hour ($20.60-$23.41 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour).

Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Application Process: Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment or Volunteer Application Form to: [e-mail]. Include the Job Title and Competition File Number in your subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the spark that helps ignite positive change in the lives of others.

Your Opportunity to be the Spark!

As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are seeking an Educator RECE and Non-RECE to work within the Child Care and Early Learning Act, to create a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, while supporting families. The Educator is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the YMCA to ensure child safety and demonstrate service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements age-appropriate activities based on the Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect curriculum and to present a safe/clean and visually appealing environment in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
• Ensures personal compliance to legislative requirements – i.e. maintaining up to date immunizations, physicals and background checks.
• Administers medication to children per requirements.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
• Observes, records and communicates (written and verbal) child development, as required.
• Provides guidance and direction to children to assist in behaviour and development.
• Reports child abuse issues per YMCA Child Protection Policy.
• Promotes teamwork at all times, gives assistance, support and encouragement to other staff members, and provides guidance and direction where needed.
• Performs other administrative duties as required, fulfilling Association requirements and procedures.
• Alerts the supervisor to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
• Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations.
• Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis, especially those relating to health and safety, curriculum and child protection.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to the Association, members, children and their families, and staff.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.
• Actively participates in meetings and/or training sessions (including Child and Vulnerable Persons Protection training) as required.
• Models appropriate behaviours to staff, children and families in line with our Mission, Vision and Values. Establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff, volunteers, members, children and families. Represents the YMCA in a professional manner.
• Promotes teamwork with staff of other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA:

• Comprehensive and ongoing training and long-term and upward career opportunities.
• Free membership to our Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility.
• Medical, dental, and pension benefits (eligibility based on number of hours worked)
• Fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.

Job Requirements:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Have current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & AED certificate (or willingness to complete prior to starting work).
• Have current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.
• Provide 3 professional references.
• For RECE: Have Early Childhood Educator (ECE) designation and registration. For Non-RECE: A college or university degree or diploma (examples include: Recreation; Child and Youth Worker; OCT qualified teachers) is preferred, but not required.
• Have familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Have experience and knowledge in Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect programming (an asset).
• Have achieved, as a minimum, of the following Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB): Listening – CLB 4; Speaking – CLB 4; Reading – CLB 4; Writing – CLB 4

The YMCA’s Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve:

We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) – if any – is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

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