Registered Early Childhood Educator

Ymca Gta; Beaverton; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaverton YMCA Child Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our team in Beaverton, ON. You will deliver a consistent, child-centred program aligned with our YMCA Playing to Learn and Place to Connect curriculums.

Responsibilities include building relationships with children and families, supervising groups, following licensing requirements, and maintaining safety and documentation. The role requires flexibility in hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Registered or registration in process with the College of ECE (CECE).
• Minimum six months’ experience with children in a structured setting.
• First Aid and CPR Level C certification (or equivalent).
• Immunizations required by Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families.
• Build positive relationships with children and keep families updated on progress.
• Be a creative play partner actively engaged with children and learning.
• Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times; may have sole group responsibility.
• Observe and document children’s development and learning opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

ECE Diploma

CECE registration in good standing

Job description

Job Category: Child Care/ Early ON Educators

• Full-Time

Locations

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Beaverton YMCA Child Care Centre
Beaverton, ON L0K, CAN

Description

Salary Rate: $54,600 ($28.00 per hour) - Rate of pay is made up of provincial wage funding and is inclusive of the CWELCC Workforce Funding

Location: Beaverton Beaver River YMCA Child Care Centre

Work Hours: Available to work rotating shifts Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 6:00pm

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Deadline to Apply: September 16, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark!

Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 50 years!

You will plan and deliver a consistent child-centred program in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (0-6 year olds) and the YMCA Place to Connect curriculum (6-12 year olds). We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.

In this role, you will:

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families


• Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child’s progress


• Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun


• Independently ensure the safety and supervisor of children at all times. This role may include periods of sole responsibility for a group of children without other educators present, in accordance with licensing requirements


• Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures


• Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions.


• Listen to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting


• Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures


• Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities. Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards.


• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring

• An Early Childhood Educator Diploma


• Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)


• Minimum of six months’ experience working with children. Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and engaging children in structured program environment, including managing routines, transitions and guiding age-appropriate behaviour


• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification OR Intermediate First Aid and CPR level C certification issued by a WSIB approved provider prior to the first day of work.


• Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health


• Ability to usefrequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child


• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold


• Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned working hours


• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging


• Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines


• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services


• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto 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 reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job 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. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here .

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.