Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Salaried

YMCA of Northern Alberta; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Canada is seeking a Child Care Float Staff to support child care operations for ages 3-12. Responsibilities include guiding children, implementing curriculum, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have experience working with children, a Child Care Certification (or in progress), and First Aid & CPR certification. This role is essential in nurturing children's development while promoting the organization's inclusive values.

Benefits

Meaningful work opportunities

Supportive community environment

Qualifications

• Experience in child care settings.
• Certification in Child Care or working towards it.
• Ability to obtain a Police Information Check.

Responsibilities

• Guide children in resolving conflicts using positive guidance techniques.
• Communicate with the team to implement Child Care curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to sanitization procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Child Care Certification

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Overview

Be the Spark that ignites the potential in people! At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others—helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong.

When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That’s the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too.

About the Role

This position is a float staff position that supports the child care operations through delivery of approved curriculum that meets the social, emotional and physical development of children ages 3-12. The chosen candidate would support classrooms with breaks and rotate from room to room where needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide and redirect children in situations when conflicts arise using a variety of positive child guidance techniques
• Work and communicate with a team to implement Child Care curriculum which may include Playing to Learn, FLIGHT and A Place to Connect.
• Consistently provide a safe and clean environment following all cleaning / sanitizing procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ensure children are accounted for at all times
• Treat all families respectfully, bearing in mind their values, culture and background
• Build relationships with families and communicate, verbally and in writing on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Level 1 Child Care Certification (or in progress)
• Standard or Child Care First Aid & CPR – C
• Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.