Enhanced Program Support Educator

Salary Rate:
**_PAY RATE IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION: All pay rates are_**_ _**_made up of provincial wage funding and is inclusive of the CWELCC Workforce Funding_**_._**

**_Position_**

**_ Salary Grade_**

**_ Annual Salary (PERCENTAGE% Time Portion - HOURS hours per day)_**

**_ Hourly Rate_**

Enhanced Support Educator - Early Childhood Assistant

Grade 6

$40,950/year

$21.00

Enhanced Support Educator - Early Learning Facilitator

Grade 9

$44,850/year

$23.00

Enhanced Support Educator - Registered Early Childhood Educator

Grade 9

$54,600/year

$28.00

Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Port Perry Good Shepherd YMCA Child Care Centre

Work Hours: Must be available to work Mon - Fri from 9:30am - 3:00pm with a 30min lunch break

Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: January 20, 2025

Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2025

**Be the Spark** Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 50 years

You will plan and deliver a consistent child-centred program in accordance with our _YMCA Playing to Learn_ curriculum (0-6 year olds) and the _YMCA Place to Connect_ curriculum (6-12 year olds). We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.

**In this role, you will**:

- Works collaboratively with a team child care program to support an inclusive environment for children with developmental and behavioural special needs, while also ensuring the program’s needs are being fulfilled
- Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
- Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child’s progress
- Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
- Independently ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other Child Care Educators
- Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures
- Listen to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
- Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures
- Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities. Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**You bring**:
Enhanced Program Support Educator - Registered Early Childhood Educator:

- An Early Childhood Educator Diploma
- Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Enhanced Program Support Educator - Early Learning Facilitator:

- Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Work /Child and Youth Care or Bachelors of Education or Social Service Worker or Social Work or Recreation and Leisure

Enhanced Program Support Educator - Early Childhood Assistant
- High School Diploma

General Qualifications:

- Minimum of six months’ experience working with young children
- Training/experience/volunteering in a field that relates to the needs of children with Special Needs or differing abilities/diagnosis
- Experience working in a licensed child care setting an asset
- Resource Teacher/ Consultant, Early Interventionist, Behavioural Science (i.e. ABA, IBI), Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification or equivalent an asset
- Knowledge of behaviour management theory, strategies, and techniques
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work
- Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health
- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child
- Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
- Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned working hours
- Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines
- Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspect