Early Child Care Educator

**Erin, ON - Early Childhood Educator - Full Time (RECE, ECCE)**

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Position_**

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Hours Per Day Varies by Region & Centre_**

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Guaranteed Starting Hourly Rate_**

Early Child Care Educator8 hours per day
10 hours per day (1 scheduled day off during the week)$19.70
**up to additional $2/hourRegistered Early Childhood Educator8 hours per day
10 hours per day (1 scheduled day off during the week)$21.91
**up to additional $6.70/hour***Provincial (RECE & ECE), Regional (RECE & ECE) and CWELCC (RECE only) funding grants will be earned in addition to guaranteed salary/hourly compensation rates**

**Location**: Erin YMCA Child Care, Guelph-Wellington**Work Hours**: Monday to Friday. Shifts will vary between 7:00am - 6:00pm**Employment Type**: Full Time, Permanent**Number of Vacancies**: 1**Anticipated Start Date**: Immediate**Deadline to Apply**: January 23, 2025**Compensation Package**

**Time Off**
- We recognize the importance of work-life balance All full time staff are entitled to earn 3 weeks of vacation and have the opportunity to earn more as length of service increases. Bereavement days are also available.**Wellness**
- The YMCA of Three Rivers is committed to the health and wellness of our staff members. As a full time employee, you are eligible to receive- Wellness days that can be used as they are earned. Any unused time can be banked up to a maximum of 25 days.
- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
- A free YMCA membership which can be used to access the Health and Wellness facilities.

**Pension Plan**
- You will have the opportunity to participate in our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan is mandatory.**Healthcare and Dental Benefits**
- The YMCA of Three Rivers offers eligible employees a comprehensive group benefit package that includes:
- Prescription drugs
- Basic dental coverage
- Professional services such as Registered Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Chiropractor and Naturopath
- Vision care

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Are you a passionate professional who has experience working with children_**?**

As Canada’s largest not-for-profit child care provider, the YMCA plays a leading role in offering quality care and education to all young children in our communities across Guelph and Wellington Counties, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Regions.In this role, you will plan and implement a child-centred program in accordance with our Playing to Learn curriculum (0-6 year old) 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 we serve.**In this role, you will**
- Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
- Build positive relationships with children and see 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.
- Ensure supervision and safety of children al all times; understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures.
- Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions.
- Listen to and respond to children’s needs which include diapering and assisting children with toileting.
- Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; 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.

**What you will bring**

**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)

**Early Child Care Educator**:

- 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
- High School Diploma
- Currently enrolled in any child related post secondary program

**General Qualifications**:

- Any experience working with young children, volunteer and placement experience will also be considered
- 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