Preschool Educator

Do you strive to nurture healthy growth and development of children? Do you cheer children on every step of their learning? Are you looking for a workplace that offers you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community? A workplace that embraces and celebrates individuality and where you feel that you belong? If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the place for you
We are looking for motivated, values driven and enthusiastic team players to join our growing Child Care team
Why work at the Y Oakville?
The YMCA of Oakville is the largest not-for-profit Child Care provider in Oakville. We offer high quality Infant, Toddler and Preschool Child Care programs for children ages 6 weeks to 3.8 years at 10 locations across Oakville.
Our Early Childhood Educators are essential to the success of our programs and make a positive impact every day in the lives of the children in our care. We are committed to providing staff with professional development and training opportunities to support them with implementing our YMCA Playing to Learn.

**Location**: St. Bernadette, St. Marguerite, Our Lady of Peace YMCA Child Care Centers in Oakville
Work Schedule
Full time position, Monday to Friday, rotational shifts - must be available from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (42.5 hours/week)
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive pay rate $22.43 per hour and comprehensive health, dental and other employee benefits
- Staff Membership to YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development

**Responsibilities**:

- Effective implementation of the nationally recognized YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
- Create warm, welcoming environments and ensure the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, attendance protocols, and age-appropriate programming
- Ensures positive, professional communication with families on an ongoing basis
- Assist with children’s meals and snacks including set up and clean up
- Comply with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA Policies and YMCA Child Protection Policy

**Requirements**:

- College Diploma or University Degree in Early Childhood Education, and certified through the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
- Experience working with preschool children and families
- Passion for planning and facilitating high quality play-based experiences for children
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- A flexible, collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
- 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
- Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C prior to first day of work
- Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

This position requires the following Association Core Competencies: Quality Focus, Relationship Building and Collaboration, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Trust, and Commitment to Organization Mission, Vision and Values.
How to Apply
This posting closes on September 12, 2023.
We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.