Enhancement Educator RECE or Non RECE for School Age

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Comprehensive training

Career opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is seeking an Enhancement Educator (RECE or Non-RECE) to support staff and create a stimulating, safe learning environment for children with special needs. The role is part-time, 18–28 hours weekly, with shifts Monday to Friday.

Two positions are available. Must meet RECE or Non-RECE qualifications, provide immunizations, background checks, and CLB 4 proficiency. Benefits include training, free facility membership, and teamwork within a caring YMCA community.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Have current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & AED certificate (or willingness to complete prior to starting).
• Have current Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search valid within 90 days of start.
• For RECE: ECE designation and registration; for Non-RECE: degree or diploma preferred.
• Familiarity with Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Playing to Learn program.

Responsibilities

• Support Educators in planning and implementing child-centered programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and visually appealing environment per policies.
• Assist in documenting child development and communicating with families.
• Provide guidance to children during daily activities and assist with mobility and hygiene.
• Participate in meetings and training and uphold YMCA values.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ECE designation for RECE

College or university degree/diploma for Non-RECE

Job description

Application Deadline Date: October 06, 2026

Educator - RECE: $24.17 - $27.47. Educator - Non RECE: $21.01 - $23.88Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Position Title: Enhancement Educator RECE or Non-RECE (School Age)

Date Posted: September 29, 2026

Competition File No.: 2026-70

Program Area: Child Care

Travel Requirement: No

Position Type: Permanent Part Time Category: 2

Existing Vacancy: Yes No. of Vacancies: 2

Hours: 18 – 28 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday

Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: October 6, 2026

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 Enhancement Educator to provide support to other Educators and staff to assist in creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children with special needs 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:

• Provides support to educators with the planning and implementation of child centred programs based on the Playing to Learn 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.
• Assists in the maintenance of a neat, orderly and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
• Assists in the observance, recording and communication (written and verbal) of child development, as required.
• Provides guidance and direction to children to assist in behaviour and development, and provides assistance to children during daily activities, play and meals; activities may include but not be limited to mobility and positioning, toileting and general hygiene.
• Reports child abuse issues per YMCA Child Protection Policy.
• Promotes teamwork at all times, gives assistance, support and encouragement to other staff members.
• Performs other administrative duties as required, fulfilling Association requirements and procedures.
• Alerts the educators and 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.
• 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.

Land Acknowledgement

The Municipalities of Bruce and Grey Counties sit on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek Nation : The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. We give thanks to them, and to the Chippewas of Saugeen , and the Chippewas of Neyaashiinigmiing , as the traditional keepers of this land and water, and we also recognize the traditional homeland of the Metis Nation .

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