Child Minding Instructor

Be the spark that ignites young minds Do you have a passion for nurturing children and a desire to make a lasting impact? The YMCA of Oakville is seeking enthusiastic, values-driven, and responsible team players to join our growing Child & Youth team
Nature and Scope
The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable organization strengthening community in spirit, mind and body. Our Child Minding and Pre-School Play programs are designed to enable kids at various stages achieve their personal health goals and optimum fitness and wellbeing. Our YMCA National Certification Standards offer the highest standards in staff training and qualifications, program design and delivery. When you join the YMCA, you join a family. Making meaningful connections with and between members and participants is at our core of building a healthier community.
The Child-Minding and Pre-School Play Instructor will be responsible for caring for infants and toddlers between the ages of 3 months to 5 years of age. Develop relationships with members and potential members and ensure the safety and well-being of our youngest members while in our care. Quality Assurance is instrumental in ensuring our programs and services are providing positive experiences for participants and delivering high quality programs, based on the YMCA mission & the needs of individuals in the programs.
**Competitive Salary & Benefits**:

- Pay rate $17.20 per hour
- Staff Membership to YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Values based and supportive team culture

**Location**: Peter Gilgan Family YMCA, 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville
**Schedule of Work**: Part time position, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-11:00am and Saturday 8:45am-11:15am. Possible evening coverage shifts.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create warm, welcoming environments and ensure the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, attendance protocols, and age-appropriate programming.
- Provide care for infants and toddlers while their parents and caregivers attend workouts or fitness classes within our Y facility.
- Provide an environment of safety and comfort to children by providing age-appropriate activities/play or soothing a crying infant until their parents return to pick them up.
- Provide excellent customer service skills, ensure member safety and build relationships with members.
- Ensure program meets the YMCA standards and ensure a high-quality experience for participants.
- Develops positive, supportive, and collaborative working relationships with staff members and volunteers.
- Adhere to all YMCA Policies and Practices including child protection.
- Consistently models behavior that aligns with our YMCA core values.

**Requirements**:

- Related post-secondary education or relevant equivalent working experience in same field
- Have experience working or volunteering with infants and toddlers ages 3 months to 5 years
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent customer service skills and relationship building skills
- Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C
- Current Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: Quality focus, Relationship building and Collaboration, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Trust, Commitment to Organization Mission, Vision and Values.
**How to Apply**:
This posting closes on April 23rd 2025.
At the YMCA of Oakville, we value diversity, excellence, and inclusion within our Association. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require accessibility support or accommodation during the interview process or have any inquiries, kindly let us know. Join us in shaping young lives and become part of something bigger at the YMCA of Oakville