EarlyON Designate

YMCA of Three Rivers • Kitchener, ON

5h • CA$0 - CA$55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You will be an integral part of the EarlyON team in a community where families feel that they belong and are valuable contributors to their children’s learning, influencing positive outcomes for children and their families in the early years and beyond. Overall, you will join a dynamic team and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you’ll also be part of a global movement. Your work will have an impact, and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you. The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here [https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/about]. We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!

Requirements

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
• Knowledge and expertise in child development and play, and inquiry-based learning.
• Experience creating environments that nurture relationships for children, parents, and caregivers based on the latest evidence and research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and experience delivering high-quality early years programs.
• Relationship building, communication, adaptability, creativity and innovation, and teamwork are key competencies.
• Standard first-aid and CPR C
• This role requires regular travel across the region, which may not always be easily accessible through public transit. The employee must be able to arrange their own transportation to these sites.
• A valid G driver’s license and full-time vehicle access are strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• To assist in ensuring the centre is offering quality, age and developmentally appropriate care, programs, and services that meet and/or exceed the regulations outlined by the Child Care and Early Years Act (2014); the Municipality; the Public Health Unit; and the policies, procedures and protocols outlined by the YMCA of Three Rivers, Ministry of Education, EarlyON leadership and/or the Region of Waterloo as CMSM.
• Ensures that all requirements of the EarlyON curriculum as outlined on the PRL and within How Does Learning Happen? and the Kindergarten Program are supported.
• Provides curriculum champion support to staff, students and volunteers by mentoring and coaching on the facilitation of EarlyON programs and services and tours as requested by the EarlyON Supervisor and in alignment with quality framework expectations.
• Ensures that the Child Protection Policy is being followed – bring concerns to the prompt attention to the EarlyON Supervisor/Child Protection Lead.
• Ensures all EarlyON Best Practices are being followed – bringing concerns to the prompt attention to the EarlyON Supervisor and/or other EarlyON Lead.
• Primary responsibility when a Supervisor/Lead is not onsite for non-emergency incidents/accidents/situations that occur onsite as requested by the EarlyON Lead. Completing follow up with the EarlyON Lead within one business day in writing.
• Primary responsibility to connect with the Supervisor/On-call Leader by phone call for urgent, emergency, or other instances as outlined in the Emergency Binder, Child Protection, or as part of our Serious Occurrence Protocols as requested by the EarlyON Lead. Escalating to On-Call Leader or Operational Manager as needed.
• Support supervisor and team in program or environmental planning in alignment with EarlyON pedagogy and principles of family support; modeling open-ended questions, lens of curiosity and a willingness to learn alongside of others as co-learners.
• Peer-Reviewing written reflections and documentation weekly with the lens to proof-reading, and alignment with expectations as outlined on the PRL and in Core Training; and providing feedback to team members in consultation with EarlyON Lead.
• Checking to ensure anything posted within the centre is current and aligns with EarlyON expectations.
• Maintains effective and positive communication within the YMCA of Three Rivers as an organization, and with children, parents and community contacts.
• Support with administrative tasks such as photocopying, non-confidential filing, printing, laminating, and providing oversight of inventories and purchasing lists.
• Extended hours leadership support to team in-person or on call and/or extended hours coverage either in rotation with EarlyON Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor or as a regular schedule as requested by EarlyON Supervisor.
• Provide team with onsite attestation review to approve current visit and to provide KEyON support when Admin/Leader support can not be reached.
• Support with coverage across EarlyON | Waterloo Region locations, depending on need.
• Models appropriate behaviors to staff in line with our Mission, Vision, and Values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship-building behaviors with staff, participants, and community members. Represents the YMCA of Three Rivers in a professional manner in internal and external forums.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Attends Y events/EarlyON Community events and encourages staff to attend, participate, volunteer, etc.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and communication skills while providing exceptional customer service to families, colleagues, and community partners. Approach interactions through a lens of curiosity, collaborative inquiry, and family support, using strength-based language and practices to build trusting relationships and foster inclusive, welcoming environments.
• Assisting EarlyON leads with meeting preparation and facilitation.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of Health & Safety policies and ensure they are implemented.
• Any other responsibilities/duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases
• 12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned.
• Bereavement days are also available.
• Group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment (mandatory after three years).
• Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Paramedical services, Vision care
• Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services
• A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree