FT-Early Childhood Aide Early Learning Academy (CEB)

YMCA of Delaware; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Canada is seeking an Early Childhood Aide to support children's development through safe and engaging childcare practices. Responsibilities include supervising classroom activities, personal care for children, and maintaining positive relationships with parents. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and meet age and education requirements. This role offers a full benefits package and is ideal for individuals passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Generous PTO vacation

Free Nationwide Y Membership

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must complete physical & tuberculosis screening within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of background checks as required by the State of Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure safe childcare practices.
• Provide daily care including diapering, toileting, feeding.
• Communicate effectively with parents and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Multi-lingual skills

Education

Must be at least 16 years of age

Documentation from early childhood education programs

Job description

FT-Early Childhood Aide Early Learning Academy (CEB)

Job Category : CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Requisition Number : FTEAR002921

• Posted : December 15, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Central (Downtown) YMCA
Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Description

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Hourly Rate $15.00-$17.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, feeding, and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques.
• Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
• Assist in observing children and documenting their progress and development.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration, consistency and increase parent participation.
• Ensure the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis.
• Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to, attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication.
• Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Education and Experience: To meet licensing requirements, the Early Childhood Aide must be at least 16 years of age (or 15 years of age if attending a vocational or technical high school’s three-year program in early childhood education or a traditional high school's career pathway program in early childhood with enrollment documentation on file at the center).
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician’s documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills
• Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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