Vacancies: 1
Position: Temporary Full-Time
Placement: January 6, 2025 to October 2025, with a possibility of extension.
Hours: 35-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:45am-5:15pm
Wage: ECE: $29.91/hour* (plus benefits – see Compensation below)
ECE IT: $31.06/hour* (plus benefits – see Compensation below)
NOTE:
*This wage rate includes the additional $6/hour provided by the Ministry of Education and Child Care BC ECE Wage Enhancement Program (for qualified candidates).
Nature and Scope:
Working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, you provide high quality care and creative programming for children in a group setting. In collaboration with your co-workers and reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, you plan and implement a child-led, play-based curriculum for children aged 12 months to 5 years. You engage and build meaningful relationships with children, co-workers, families and external stakeholders while ensuring children are well supervised and provided developmentally appropriate, fun choices.
This role is classified as a temporary full-time float position, with shifts assigned between both the Downtown and Westhillls YMCA-YWCA Child Care locations, based on program scheduling needs.
Compensation:
This temporary full-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership; 15 days paid vacation; paid sick days (as per policy); and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:
•Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan
•Extended Health Care
•Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
•YMCA Canada Pension Plan (as per eligibility requirements in the plan)
•Paid Professional Development Opportunities
Responsibilities
•To read, understand and follow all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures related to the guidance and care of children
•To assist with the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in accordance with YMCA-YWCA and CCFL standards, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards
•To interact directly with the children, facilitating a healthy learning environment
•To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships within the community
•To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to YMCA-YWCA and licensing requirements
•To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff
•To work effectively and as an active member of the staff team, assisting with other duties and responsibilities as required
•To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training as required
•To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms
•To release children only to those authorized by parent/ guardian
Qualifications:
•Current ECE License to Practice in BC required
•Special Needs Educator Certificate and/or Infant Toddler Certificate, or additional courses/training related to child growth and development are an asset
•Experience working with children in a child care setting
•Strong written and verbal and communication skills
•High level of organization and customer service skills
•Current First Aid and CPR required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C must be completed within the first month of employment)
•A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
•A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required**
Notes: *Cost covered
**Cost reimbursed (after completion of probationary period)
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email: hr@vancouverislandy.ca
Please Note:
1.Application Deadline: posting closes December 27, 2024.
Please note that interviews will be scheduled as qualified applications are received.
2.Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3.We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.
