Substitute Early Childhood Educator

**Title**:Substitute Early Childhood Educator

**Department**:Early Learning and Child Care

**Reports to**:Director YWCA Early Learning and Child Care

**Classification**:Casual, Hourly

**Remuneration**:$14.50 per hour (untrained/min-wage) - **Or if trained, dependent on classification level and experience.**

**Start Date**: Early May 2023 **Deadline**:April 28, 2023 **Location**: Halifax, NS/Dartmouth, NS

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**
Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Position Summary**
The Substitute Early Childhood Educator is expected to work with regular full-time ECE staff within established guidelines of the YWCA and within the policy, procedures and regulations of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Food Safety Guidelines to deliver a quality childcare program.

**General Competencies**
Must be a team player with skills in caring for children in a group setting. Must have a professional attitude and effective communications skills. Must demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making skills, and excellent communication skills. Work can be demanding both physically and mentally.

**Role of the Substitute Early Childhood Educator**
- Work in a team setting respecting established routines for children.
- Provide active physical play both indoor and outdoor.
- Maintain playground by ensuring that fire escape routes are kept clear of toys and debris.
- Create a warm, pleasant, and inviting atmosphere and ensure that all areas are kept tidy, clean, and in good order.
- Devote the whole of working time, attention, and energies to the care of the children.
- Communicate with children in a respectful manner and at their own individual developmental level and set realistic behaviour expectations.
- Support children in developing problem and conflict-solving skills.
- The practice of child and educator self-reflection is key to our quality program.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Valid ECE Classification Level 1,2 or 3 or working towards.
- Food Handling/Safety Certificate would be an asset.
- First Aid with Infant CPR (Level C)
- Child Abuse Record Check.
- Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector).

**Working Conditions**
- Caring for children is physically and mentally demanding.
- Work requires heavy lifting, bending, stooping, carrying, and reaching overhead.
- Work may require long periods of standing or walking.
- Work may required dealing effectively and calmly with emotional situations.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Employees are required to provide a valid Proof of Vaccination.

Work Location: In person