The YMCA is the largest not-for-profit Child Care provider in Canada. With 50+ years of experience, we provide high-quality programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, and school-aged children.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is looking to hire dedicated and passionate Child Care professionals to join our growing YMCA team in Acton/Georgetown/Halton Hills/Lime House. The Y is recognized as a top employer in the GTA and a top employer of young people in Canada, and our staff is the core of our success!
Supply: Candidates must have at least three days of availability to work weekly (Monday to Friday) from 7:00am to 6:00pm. The ability to respond to last minute shift requests and the flexibility to embrace the unpredictability of on-call work; The ability to travel to a variety of centres and work with all age groups is essential. Hours are not guaranteed and can be 0-37.5 hours weekly.
Part Time Hourly: Part-time positions may exist in our child care centres or in our before and after school programs. Require a Monday to Friday commitment with availability to work from at least 2:00-6:00pm. Depending on centre needs, hours may range up to 7.5 hours daily, and positions may be permanent or contract.
Split Shift Salaried: Split shift salaried staff (in our before and after school programs) must have availability to work every day, Monday to Friday, between 7:00-9:00am AND 2:30-6:00pm to be considered for a position. Positions may be 10 month (Sept to June) or 12 month (year round). Guaranteed 6 hours of work per day (30 hours per week).
Why Work For Our Charity?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto aspires to be a great work place committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values — kindness, well-being, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and optimism — the YMCA provides thousands of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities
Nature and Scope
YMCA Child & Family Development has provided quality child care in the GTA for over 50 years, and is the largest not-for-profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada. With more than 300 locations, we offer a variety of programs for children 0-12 years of age: Early Learning and Care (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Nursery); Before and After School Care (Kindergarten and School Age); and Family Support programs.
The contribution of our staff in the delivery of child-centred programs is at the core of our success as a leader in early childhood education. We are committed to providing staff with the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and skills that will assist them in enhancing the experience of children and families, through our YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect curricula.
The YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum for 0-6 year olds, endorsed by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, helps children develop and grow by using play as a way to learn. This method gives our early childhood educators insight into how kids learn, which we use to build a dynamic in-class environment to meet the specific needs of the child and ensure the child’s interests help shape their learning experience.
The YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum for 6-12 year olds in YMCA Before and After School programs provides staff with the knowledge and skills to act as a mentor towards the children and help them develop life skills. This curriculum also helps shape YMCA Day Camps, Summer Club, and Overnight Camps.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to child protection services
- 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
Qualifications
Registered Early Childhood Educator Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Educator Diploma
- Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Early Learning Facilitator Qualifications:
- People with diplomas or degrees in child and youth care (formerly known as child and youth worker) from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario
- People with diplomas or degrees in recreation and leisure services from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario
- Members in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
Early Childhood Assistant Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Experience working with children in a child care or before and after school setting an asset
General Qualifications:
- Minimum of six months’ experience working with young children
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping, pushing, carrying and pulling
- Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, able to work split shifts, early morning and mid-late afternoons, and evenings Monday to Friday
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- A capacity to work within a team and be part of a large multi-service, charitable Association
- The position requires the following Association Competencies: fundamental competence in: Effective Interpersonal Communications; Ethics and Self-Management; being Member Focused; Relationship Building and Partnering; being Results Focused; Teamwork and Collaboration; Valuing Diversity and Social Inclusion
- Only those individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with the YMCA of Greater Toronto
Successful candidates will be required to provide the following prior to first day of work:
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification
- Successful completion of Police Records Check within 6 months of hire date
- Up-to-date immunizations and TB test
Salary & Benefits
- Registered Early Childhood Educator - $28.00/hour
- Early Learning Facilitator (OCT, CYW/CYC, Rec and Leisure) - $24.00hour
- Early Childhood Assistant - $22.00/hour
- Work/life balance and family friendly policies including YMCA Health and Fitness membership
- Professional development and training specific to Early Childhood Education and play-based learning principles
- Potential for career growth into regular part-time, split shift, full-time, supervisory, and managerial roles
Only those individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with the YMCA of Greater Toronto.
For more information about starting your career in child care at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, please visit: www.ymcagta.org/ECE.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual
Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
