Registered Early Childhood Educator - YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford
Full - Time Salaried, Rotational shifts
Duties
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA HBB's determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.
This position requires a commitment to the YMCA HBB mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.
In this position, you will:
- Plan, organize and lead activities for children 0 to 12 years of age to meet the developmental needs of children.
- Knowledgeable on the pedagogical practices of the YMCA as they relate to Early Learning and Child Development and understands the Ministry of Education guidelines and curriculum; ensures compliance by staff on site.
- Understand and comply with all regulatory items as per the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), YMCA, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, and others.
- Ensure the health and safety of the children is maintained at all times; Must have knowledge of potential hazards and the ability to put a preventative plan in place.
- Assist with children’s personal hygiene, as well as the setup, clean up, and serving of meals, and snacks.
Liaise with parents, school personnel and community contacts. - Provide input to the performance reviews of assistants, where applicable.
- Participate in Association wide events and attend monthly meetings and professional learning sessions.
Utilize appropriate behaviour guidance techniques in all interactions with the children. - This position requires the ability and flexibility to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and late afternoons. Hours of work may fluctuate to meet the operational needs of the department.
- Some program areas may be based out of shared spaces within community schools, therefore, requiring movement and set up of equipment on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis.
Qualifications
- Completion of a degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education.
- Membership in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- A minimum of 6 months experience working with children, obtained through paid work experience, volunteering, placements, or a combination of the above.
- Must be familiar with the developmental needs of children ranging from ages 0 to 12 years.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport with children, families, staff/volunteers, and community partners.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Working Computer knowledge.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certification (Level C).
- Current and satisfactory Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Ability to commute to and from centre, off-site meetings, and snack pick up
Eligibility
The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity.
We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply.
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Benefits
We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Opportunities for career advancement
How to Apply
Please click on the link to apply: YMCA Career Board
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