Registered Early Childhood Educator

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to nurturing the potential of children in a supportive environment. This role as an Early Childhood Educator at a leading not-for-profit organization involves planning engaging activities, ensuring safety, and fostering relationships with children and families. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the YMCA of Greater Toronto provides a vibrant workplace where you can make a significant impact in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to the well-being of children and families, making it a fulfilling career choice for those who are passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Health and Safety Protocols

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education required.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and support to children and families.
• Plan and deliver child-centred programs per YMCA curriculum.
• Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times.

Skills

Child Care

Early Childhood Education

First Aid and CPR

Communication

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Tools

Documentation Tools

Job description

Job Category: Child Care/ Early ON Educators

Requisition Number: REGIS004462

Posted: December 23, 2024

Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried (18 months - until July 31, 2026)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: February 3, 2025

Deadline to Apply: January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm

Location

Water Club YMCA Child Care Centre
208 Queens Quay W
Toronto, ON M5J, CAN

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.

Work Hours: Must be available to work rotating weekly shifts of 8.5 hours with one hour lunch break between the hours of 7:30am to 6:00pm.

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 supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other Child Care Educators.
• 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 young children.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work.
• Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health.
• Ability to use frequent 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.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

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.

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.