Part Time Child Care Educator

**Why the Y?**

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities. Our locations, programs and services are designed to help our members and participants grow in spirit, mind and body and are open to people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

**At the YMCA**
- you will feel connected to community, when your work positively influences the lives of others in so many ways.
- you will meet new people, while working at one of the most respected human services organizations in the world
- you will expand your knowledge base, where you can flourish in values-based environment.
- you will have career development opportunities where you build a better future for yourself and others.
- you will experience a rewarding job by helping support the building of healthy communities.

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is a multi-service, non-profit values-based charity that serves Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton, Chatham-Kent, London, Middlesex-Elgin, Huron-Perth, and Oxford counties. Our services include Childcare Services, school-age programs, camp programs, health and fitness branches, community programs and newcomer services across the region. Our commitment includes a special focus on the region’s children and youth. From the kids in our camps and those participating in soccer and swimming lessons to youth who are new to our communities from around the world, the Y is committed to helping our next generation to grow and thrive, as healthy individuals and passionate future leaders.

Y” not join the thousands of members, employees and volunteers and share our vision of a healthy community?

**As we continue to grow, we have a need for the following positions**:
**Locations: Chatham - Kent**

**Position/Term: Child Care Educators - Part-Time (Supply) I year contract**

**Start Date: Ongoing**

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Confirm that you hold a standard first-aid certificate
- level C or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time are at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed. (Must be an approved training partner by WSIB)
- Current successful Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months
- Must be 18 years of age
- Experience working with children 0-12 years in a work or school placement setting
- Plans to enroll, or in current pursuit of a diploma in Early Childhood Education OR in pursuit or holds a diploma or a degree in a related field of study is an asset
- Meet immunization requirements outlined in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014
- It is a YMCA of Southwestern Ontario requirement that all employees and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted upon receipt of acceptable proof of a permissible Human Rights Code ground.

**Compensation/Benefits**:

- Starting from $18.02 - $18.92 per hour (includes a provincial wage enhancement grant)
- A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branches
- Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
- Two paid personal days per year
- Wellness Program

**Schedule**:

- Monday through Friday (no weekends)
- Can work a minimum of two shifts per week/eight shifts per month
- Flexible shift times - shifts range from for 3 - 7.5-hours per day, shifts can vary from 6:30am - 6:00pm
- Able to submit personal availability for shifts 4 weeks in advance, using a web-based scheduling system
- Shifts are scheduled in advance whenever possible according to personal availability and the centres needs

**Responsibilities**:

- To ensure compliance with Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and health unit regulations
- YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures.
- To ensure the implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum to meet the needs, special needs, interests, and talents of all children.
- Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily work.
- Flexibility in supporting multiple YMCA locations

**To Apply**:
2. Please include specific information detailing how you meet the qualifications we require for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario** **is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $18.02-$18.92 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday