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 Band_**

**_Hourly Rate_**

Enhanced Support Educator - Early Childhood Assistant

M

$22.00

Enhanced Support Educator - Early Learning Facilitator

L

$24.00

Enhanced Support Educator - Registered Early Childhood Educator

L

$28.00

Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Vaughan Dr. Roberta Bondar YMCA Child Care Centre

Work Hours: 2:15pm to 6:00pm

Employment Type: PT Hourly Contract from September 2, 2025 to February 20, 2026

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025

Deadline to Apply: August 22, 2025 At 5PM

**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:

- Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers or Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario or Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario

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 suspected child abuse to Child Prot