ON CALL Child Care Substitute - Early Years & School Age Programs

YMCA of Southern Interior BC; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC seeks an energetic On Call Child Care Substitute to join their team. The role involves supporting program planning and building relationships with children while ensuring safety in compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in childcare and relevant certifications while promoting the values of the YMCA.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or hold provincial certification as an ECE Assistant.
• Minimum 20 hours of professional development related to children’s health, nutrition, safety, development.
• Reliable transportation and valid class 4 operator’s license are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading high-quality program planning and maintain safety and supervision.
• Build healthy relationships with children and support play-based educational programming.
• Participate in YMCA community initiatives.

Skills

Relationship Building

Service Orientation

Commitment to Values

Education

Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

Responsible Adult Certificate

ECE-A/ECE/Infant/Toddler Certificate

Job description

The Child Care team is dynamic, supportive, and growing! Are you ready to work with a team to make a difference in children's lives? We are looking for folks who are energetic, active, responsible, and caring! Flexible shifts available during the week, Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm.

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the On Call Child Care Substitute is a key member of the Child Care team, who will:

• Assist in leading high-quality program planning, incorporating the YMCA’s values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Inclusiveness.
• Assist in maintaining safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards.
• Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Actively interact with children ages 1-12 as a play partner and homework helper.
• Support implementation of play-based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports.
• Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards) or hold provincial certification as an ECE Assistant.
• Minimum 20 hours of professional development related to children’s health, nutrition, safety, development, and/or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)*.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C.
• ECE-A/ECE/Infant/Toddler Certificate (asset).
• Reliable Transportation.
• Valid class 4 operator’s license (asset).
• *Responsible Adult training available.

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service-Oriented: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each individual’s YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gaps.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Shares information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety, and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. To start, you will need to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g., Employer, Supervisor, or Colleague).
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months before your start date. The YMCA will provide instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from individuals who contribute to workplace diversity, including persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

We are hosting a Hiring Fair for the new Uplands YMCA Child Care Centre!

Join us to tour the facility, learn about the benefits of YMCA employment, participate in an in-person interview, or find out how to become an ECE if you aren’t one yet!

When: Thursday, May 15, starting at 11 am until 7 pm

Where: Uplands YMCA Child Care Centre - 161 Middle Bench Road, Penticton, BC