Child and Youth Worker

2 weeks ago


Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

Do you strive to foster social skills, healthy growth, and development of school-age children? 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 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 Before and After School programs for children ages 3.8 to 12 years at 40 locations across Oakville.

Our Child Care 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, training opportunities and a generous budget for supplies to support them with the implementation of our YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum.

**Location**: Various School Sites in Oakville

**Hours of work**: Part-Time position, Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 9:00am and/or 2:30pm to 6:00pm (Hours may vary, depending on school dismissal times)

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Hourly Rate $18.90 - $20.43 per hour (inclusive of provincial and federal grant)
- Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Individual benefit coverage
- Paid personal days
- A complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y’s philosophy of health and well-being
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and facilitate a before and after school program for students 3.8 - 12 years of age in their school
- Create warm, welcoming environments and ensure the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, attendance protocols, and age-appropriate programming
- Implementation of the YMCA curriculum to meet the needs, interests, and talents of all children
- Working professionally with caregivers, school personnel, outside agencies, and other team members
- Proactively developing relationships with children, peers, placement students, volunteers and parents
- Assist with children’s meals and snacks including set up and clean up
- Adhering to all YMCA Policies and Practices, Child Care & Early Years Policies
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public

**Requirements**:

- A member of good standings of the College of Early Childhood Educators or Ontario College of Teachers or a diploma/degree in Child and Youth Care or diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or Social Services
- Experience working with children ages 4 to 12 is preferred
- Valid Standard First Aid & Infant/Child CPR Level C
- Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within the past 6 months)
- Strong communication skills both written and verbally
- Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against covid-19 or provide valid proof of exemption on grounds that are protected under the Human Rights code

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: Quality focus, Relationship building and collaboration, Commitment to organization mission, vision and values, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Integrity and trust.

**How to Apply**:
This posting closes on January 2,2023.

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.



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