Assistant Early Childhood Educator (FT Contract)

YMCA of the National Capital Region • Ottawa, ON

14d • $21 - $25

About The Position

The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since
the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations
across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier
in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly
serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address
critical social needs in our community. We are a leader and valued partner in
creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach
their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of
excellence, compassion, dignity, accountability and inclusion, which form the
foundation of all Y programs and services.

The Assistant Educator will function as a team member responsible for the
maintenance of high-quality programs for children and families by creating an
educational, safe, clean and enjoyable environment for children. The Assistant
Educator will be an active part of the service delivery team for Licensed Child
Care. The Assistant Educator will provide direct support and assistance to the
Educators of the child care Centre.

The Assistant Educator is accountable to the Director, Child Care for the safe
supervision of the children in accordance with program policies and philosophy.

This is a unionized position.

Requirements

• ECE diploma or CECE recognized equivalency an asset
• Fluent in English, oral and written
• Member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, as required
• Minimum two years of experience working with children
• High level of interpersonal and written skills
• Applicants must have a current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certification.
• Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada.
• A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required.
• Semi-annually, staff must complete the mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth and submit the certificate of completion.

Responsibilities

• Creating an educational, safe, clean and enjoyable environment for children by planning and implementing age-appropriate programs to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, educational and individual needs under the Y Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Fostering self-esteem, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in children.
• Developing and maintaining constructive and open communication with staff.
• Understanding and following through on all YMCA policies, procedures and guidelines, as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Parent Handbook.
• Participating in a team-teaching approach in the supervision of the children and the development of the program.
• Preparing snacks and completing housekeeping duties for the child care programs on a rotational basis with other educators.

Benefits

• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
• Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan
• Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation
• Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed