Educator RECE: Nurture Young Minds & Grow in Child Care

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Medical and dental benefits

Pension benefits

Job summary

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is seeking an Educator RECE to join our Child Care team. The role focuses on creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children while supporting families, in alignment with the YMCA mission and policies.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding children, and maintaining clean facilities. Requires ECE designation, CPR/First Aid, and clear background checks; benefits include

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Have current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & AED certificate (or willingness to complete).
• Have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Provide 3 professional references.
• Educator RECE: ECE designation and registration.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements age-appropriate activities based on the Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect curriculum and to present a safe/clean and visually appealing environment in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
• Ensures personal compliance to legislative requirements – i.e. maintaining up to date immunizations, physicals and background checks.
• Administers medication to children per requirements.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
• Observes, records and communicates (written and verbal) child development, as required.
• Provides guidance and direction to children to assist in behaviour and development.
• Reports child abuse issues per YMCA Child Protection Policy.
• Promotes teamwork at all times, gives assistance, support and encouragement to other staff members, and provides guidance and direction where needed.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Child care experience

Communication skills

Education

ECE designation and registration

Job description

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is seeking an Educator RECE to join our Child Care team. The role focuses on creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children while supporting families, in alignment with the YMCA mission and policies.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding children, and maintaining clean facilities. Requires ECE designation, CPR/First Aid, and clear background checks; benefits include