The Child Care team is dynamic, supportive, and growing! Are you ready to work with a team to make a difference in children's lives? We are looking for folks who are energetic, active, responsible, and caring! Flexible shifts available during the week, Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm
If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!
Reporting to the Child Care Manager the On Call Child Care Substitute is a key member of the Child Care team, who will:
- Assist in leading high quality program planning, incorporating the Y’s values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Inclusiveness
- Assist in maintaining safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
- Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Actively interacts with children ages 1-12 as a play partner and homework helper
- Supports implementation of play based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports
- Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives
We’d love to hear from people with:
- Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards) or hold provincial certification as an ECE Assistant
- Minimum 20 hours of professional development relating to children’s health, nutrition, safety, development and/or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)*
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
- ECE-A/ECE/ Infant/Toddler Certificate (is an asset)
- Reliable Transportation
- Valid class 4 operator’s license (is an asset)
- Responsible Adult training available
Competencies:
- Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:
As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:
- Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Required
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Evidence BC Immunization
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Child Protection Training
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Criminal Record Check
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Emergency First Aid (CPR)
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YMCA Orientation
Preferred
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Class 4 Driver's License
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ECE-A License to Practice
Required
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Required
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Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
