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Shine On Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator with a desire to make a positive impact on young lives? The YMCA of Oakville is seeking enthusiastic and qualified educators 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 the city. Additionally, we provide Before and After School programs for children ages 3.8 to 12 years at 40 of our locations in 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 and training opportunities to support them with implementing our YMCA Playing to Learn.
**Please note**: We have separate postings for Early Childhood Educator, and Child Care Educator-Before & After School positions. Take a look at both descriptions below to find the opportunity that best aligns with your experience and goals, and ignite the spark of potential within every child.
Early Childhood Educator
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive pay rate $25.76 per hour (inclusive of federal and provincial grants)
- Comprehensive health, dental and other employee benefits
- Staff Membership to YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development

**Location**: 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)

**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 toddler/ 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

Child Care Educator
- Before and After School
Salary & Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program), which provides you and your immediate family members with access to a variety of physical and mental health and wellness resources
- Enjoy a complimentary YMCA membership and immerse yourself in a range of fitness, recreation, and community activities
- Access individual benefit coverage through our Health Care Spending Account (HCSA), ensuring your healthcare needs are fully supported
- Earn a competitive hourly rate of $20.45 - $25.76 (inclusive of provincial and federal grants), with an additional split shift premium of 50 cents per hour

**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)

**Responsibilities**:

- Inspire and Engage: Develop and facilitate a before and after school program for students 3.8 - 12 years of age within their school, promoting inspiration, engagement, and cultivating a nurturing environment with positive interactions
- Cultivate Safety and Belonging: Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where the well-being of every child is at the core, overseeing their safety through attentive supervision, adherence to attendance protocols, and thoughtfully designed activities
- Tailor Learning Experiences: Implement the YMCA curriculum, skillfully customizing it to meet the diverse needs, interests, and talents of each child, ensuring they thrive in their learning journey
- Collaborate Professionally and Build Connections: Collaborate effectively with team members and build positive relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, and placement students
- Communicate with Compassion: Interact sensitively and courteously with children, parents, staff, and the wider community, fostering a positive and inclusive environment through eve