Be the Spark that ignites the potential in people! At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others—helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong.
When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That’s the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too.
About the Role:
This position is a maternity leave coverage ending on October 31, 2026. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of child care programs, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role involves assisting supervising and coaching staff, maintaining compliance with licensing regulations, implementing curriculum standards, and fostering positive relationships with families and the community. The supervisor plays a key role in program planning, staff development, and quality assurance to support the overall success and growth of the child care center.
Responsibilities:
- Support Director to ensure curriculum is consistently implemented across the center, with a focus on transitional times and programming that occurs outside of the center.
- Coach and support educators through role modeling, upholding curriculum standards, and fostering an inclusive environment so they can meet expectations outlined in their job descriptions.
- Complete Curriculum audits on each classroom quarterly with the Educator team; debrief with Director.
- Supports, assists and mentors new Educators Work as an in-classroom mentor for new hires following the training manual, work with Director on training plan for all new Educators.
- Implements approved curriculum designed to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child, fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
- Act as leadership to support community outings and field trips.
- Maintains a safe and supportive environment by following YMCA policies/procedures and Provincial Licensing and Health regulations.
- Supports Child Care Operations.
- Work in ratio as an Educator, as required.
- Supports other programs as required.
- Perform the duties of Director when required due to Director absence.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Level 2 or 3 Child Care Certification.
- Standard or Child Care First Aid & CPR – C.
- Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check.
- Minimum 6 months of experience in a child care program or related field.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Experience working with a tablet and Microsoft Office applications.
Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
