Early Learning

3 weeks ago


Canada YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford Full time €45,000 - €51,000

Salary Range: $45,000 to $51,000 commensurate with experience

Department: Child Care

Location: Ron Edwards Family YMCA

Deadline to Apply: May 23, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: June 2024

Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

  • Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
  • Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
  • Generous pension plans with employer matching
  • Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
  • Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
  • Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview:

Reporting to the General Manager of Burlington Child Care, the Early Learning and Child Care Supervisor is responsible for bringing service excellence to the department using Program guidelines set out by Ministry of Education, and YMCA standards. The Supervisor provides leadership and oversight to the Child Care Casual staff within Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford. Responsibilities include onboarding, scheduling, training and performance management.The successful candidate will be involved on association committees and training as required.

Hours of work are based on a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work evenings and weekends, if required. Use of a vehicle is required in order to conduct visits and provide on-site program support when needed.

In this position, you will:

  • Assess staffing needs and recruit, train and coach casual childcare staff.
  • Provide direct supervision of casual childcare staff ensuring Ministry and YMCA standards are met or exceeded.
  • Responsible for onboarding, administrative tasks involving scheduling, performance management, training and timesheet approval.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with YMCA colleagues.
  • Ensure accurate records are maintained for each casual staff.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are implemented and monitored proactively.
  • Travel throughout operational areas of the YMCA; access to a personal vehicle is required.
  • Other duties as required.

You Bring:

  • 2 years Post Secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Studies, or in a related field
  • A minimum of 6 months experience supervising staff or equivalent, preferred.
  • Strong communication and coaching skills to influence and motivate others.
  • Time management skills- must be able to plan, organize and prioritize.
  • Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
  • Knowledge of YMCA curriculum.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C.
  • Current Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
  • Access to reliable personal transportation to travel throughout Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offence(s), if any, is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore, not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility

The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and Culture Department at plc@ymcahbb.ca

Qualifications Behaviors Required Team Player

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Leader

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Preferred

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Flexibility

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals #J-18808-Ljbffr



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