Early Childhood Educator, Infant Toddler

7 days ago

Richmond, Canada YMCA BC Full time

**Position Title**:Early Childhood Educator, Infant Toddler
**Location**:Hummingbird YMCA Child Care (6899 Pearson Way, Richmond BC, V7C 3V4)
**Terms**: Temporary, Full-Time: 35 hours/week
**Shift**:Monday to Friday, shifts rotating between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
**Rate**: $24.19 per hour for ECE IT/SN License. **Plus** an additional $6 per hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative + Benefits
**Term Start Date**: October 15, 2024
**Term End Date**: April 9, 2026
**Reports To**: Team Lead, Child Care
**Benefits**:

- 3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after 1 year of employment)
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with free access to counselling
- Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Subsidized Child Care

**Nature & Scope**:

We are seeking a caring and creative Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe and engaging experience for all children at the YMCA. Following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, the educator plans and leads activities based on the interests and the developmental level of the children in our care.
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Provide quality care and creative programming to children
- Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
- Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
- Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
- Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
- Use our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates
- Keep a clean and safe environment - in all program areas and common spaces
- Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- ECE IT certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
- Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
- Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained with in 30 days after start date)
- 3 professional reference checks to be completed

**Competencies**:

- **Leading Self**-
- Evolve in Professional Capability - Commit to being better

Achieve Excellence and Authenticity - Show up with the best version of you
**Leading Others**-
- Develop the Potential in Others - Help people grow and lead

Create a Culture of Connection - Build bridges between people and partners
**Leading Mission**-
- Think and Act Strategically - Make good decisions and act on them

Make an Intentional Impact - Advance the strength and cause of the Y
**About YMCA Childcares**:

YMCA BC is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast. Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs. We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment.
**Application Deadline: Until filled

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