Child Care - Emma's Space - Early Childhood Educator - Level 2/3 - Full Time - Permanent

YWCA Regina
Regina, SK

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Permanent | Full-time
6 hours ago

Benefits

RRSP Contribution
Casual dress
Extended health care
Dental care
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave

Skills

Childcare
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

Child Care – Emma’s Space
Early Childhood Educator, Level 2-3

Department Child Care – Emma’s Space

Position Title Early Childhood Educator, Level 2-3

Hours of Work 37.5 weekly – Monday to Friday

Position Type Full Time, Permanent

Reports To Emma’s Space Childcare Center Assistant Director

Start Date As soon as possible

Wage $25.41 to $29.28 - starting –based on ECE level

Work Location Onsite — Emma’s Space - Kikaskitânaw Centre, Regina, SK.

Open To Internal and External Applicants

Application Deadline 1pm Tuesday July 14, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Child Care Centre Director and under the direct supervision of the
Assistant Director/Supervisor, the Early Child Educator (ECE) is responsible to maintain and develop the
program with their group of children at Emma’s Space Childcare in YWCA Regina’s kikaskitânaw Centre for
Women and Families.
This team member must adhere to all the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook and
Child Care Staff Manual.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming
• Develop both long- and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration, developmentally

appropriate practice, and program philosophy. This includes:

Researches and prepares materials necessary for activities
Work in a team approach with other educators
Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
Implements a program to develop physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of the children

(Observation & Documentation)

Completes Emergent Programing
On occasion, prepares snacks for children
Inspect and report damaged or lost materials
Lillo reports

Health and Safety Regulations
• Reporting any suspect abuse to the supervisor

Administers and records of medication given to children after parents have signed a form
Keeps areas in clean, safe, and sanitary conditions (including daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties)
Maintain child/staff ratios
Aware of fire evacuation and all emergency procedures, including swimming routines.
Constant observation and supervision of children is always required
Fill out an appropriate injury report after any injury to a child and make changes to prevent injury from

reoccurring
Communication

Maintain daily open communication with parents
Maintain confidentiality
Promote children's activities through visuals

Administration

Ensures daily and monthly attendance sheets are signed by parents
Records and shares information between staff, parents, and supervisor
Attends workshops and staff meetings
Keep all appropriate records such as Injury Reports, Medication Form, Attendance
Update Emergency Binders & Outing Backpacks

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We know that skills and experience are built in many ways. Community involvement, formal credentials, lived
experience, non-traditional career paths and volunteer work are all valued here. If you meet most of these qualifications
and are deeply committed to the mission of YWCA Regina, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to
speak to the experiences — paid or unpaid — that have prepared you for this work.
Education

Early Childhood Education Level 2 or 3

Experience

Previous experience in an Early Learning Center or Child Care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good written and verbal communication skills

ASSETS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any additional trauma informed care
First Aid / CPR Certification – willingness to obtain within first 3 months of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 100% engagement with all activities throughout a 7.5-hour shift

Physical Demands: Exposed to continuous noise, frequent lifting, continuous standing, walking.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Special Conditions: Criminal record check with vulnerable sector
Current / valid First Aid / CPR or willingness to obtain within first 3 months of employment

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

4% employer RRSP contribution (employee-directed, no match required) available after three months of employment.
Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, with option to enhance coverage at minimal employee cost —

available after three months of employment.

Paid vacation, accrued based on hours worked, starting at 3 weeks annually and increasing with years of service.
10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.
Paid sick days annually, with carryover provisions.
Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).
Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.
In-house training & development including Cultural Teaching
Casual dress code and flexible work week.
A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that reflects the full
diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit),
Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, and all others who bring
perspectives that enrich our work.
We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are underrepresented.
We want to be clear: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique perspective are genuine assets here. We
are actively working to build conditions where every team member can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in
our organization.
Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate equitably, please
contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and confidential manner.
YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently. Shortlisted candidates will
be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please reference “ES ECE L2-3” clearly in the subject line of your application. Applications that do not include this reference
may be deemed ineligible.
YWCA Regina invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, non-status, Métis, or Inuit) or as a
member of another equity-deserving group in their cover letter and/or resume. Self-identification is entirely voluntary
and will not be used in any way that disadvantages applicants.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a letter or statement of interest from your YWCA Regina email address to
[email protected] by 1pm Tuesday July 14, 2026
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by 1pm Tuesday July 14,
2026
NOTE: Professional references will be requested from finalists only. Please do not include references with your initial
application.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion
of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of
society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex issues
faced by women and our community. YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family
support programs, and outreach.
For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of women and
families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed childcare, family violence
prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value -driven organization where staff are not simply
delivering services — they are partners in meaningful, community-led change.
Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes deeply that every
person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences
— and that diversity makes our work stronger.
YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety. We are
committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and sexually diverse persons. We
acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational processes can perpetuate the marginalization of
Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to
actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.
Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold ourselves

accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.

Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively advocate with

and meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they want to be.

Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community enable us to

drive change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.

Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a nurturing,

welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family, and home.

Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face of

adversity

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