Play-Based Child Development Instructor

Ymcanab; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Alberta seeks a role to lead and deliver high-quality programming reflecting YMCA values, guiding children through play-based learning, nurturing development, and building positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities include implementing approved curriculum promoting development, fostering creativity and positive social interactions, upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion, guiding children in conflicts, communicating with families daily, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Level 1, 2 or 3 Child Care Certification (or in progress).
• Standard First Aid & CPR – C.
• Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Implements YMCA approved curriculum designed to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child, fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
• Facilitating engaging activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and positive social interactions.
• Upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of program delivery.
• Guide and redirect children in situations when conflicts arise using a variety of positive child guidance techniques.
• Treat all families respectfully, bearing in mind their values, culture and background.
• Build relationships with families and communicate, verbally on a daily basis.
• Ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.
• Consistently provide a safe and clean environment following all cleaning/sanitizing procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

First Aid & CPR – C

Police Records Check

Education

Level 1–3 Child Care Certification

Job description

YMCA of Northern Alberta seeks a role to lead and deliver high-quality programming reflecting YMCA values, guiding children through play-based learning, nurturing development, and building positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities include implementing approved curriculum promoting development, fostering creativity and positive social interactions, upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion, guiding children in conflicts, communicating with families daily, ensuring