School Age Coordinator - Warminster

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka • Oro-Medonte, ON

8d • CA$37,799 - CA$45,022 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is seeking a passionate School Age Coordinator to join their professional team of early childhood educators. This full-time, temporary role is intended for the Warminster YMCA Before & After School Program. The opportunity is to build healthy, strong, connected communities through nurturing environments for children. The YMCA is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility. They support children and youth to grow up strong, confident and resilient. The YMCA is recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022 and employs over 1,000 staff and hundreds of volunteers.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act
• Availability requirements: Monday to Friday, 7:00-9:15am & 3:15-6:00pm plus admin hours to equal 30 hours per week
• Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with families, staff and volunteers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), and participate in physical activities
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round, in all weather conditions
• Registered Early Childhood Educator Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) or be willing to obtain registration
• OR actively enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program
• OR Child & Youth Work/Care Diploma
• OR Rec & Leisure Diploma
• OR Bachelor of Education must be registered with the Ontario College of Teachers to be eligible

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to children, including but not limited to toileting/diaper changing, providing first aid, administering medication, monitoring dietary, allergies & medical conditions
• Actively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independently
• Plan and implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum
• Ensure positive, professional communication with families, staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis
• Provide an inclusive environment, supporting the needs of all children, including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needs
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values
• Adhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes
• Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules
• Maintain active and effective communication and information networks within the centre, the staff team and with community agencies working with individual children and families
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the regulations and operating standards and ensures centre is run in accordance with all directives, legislations, guidelines and policies.
• Understand and mentor centre team providing strong leadership to implement a safe, accessible, quality, child-centered, early childhood program.
• Give leadership to and works with centre staff to maintain a well organized, accessible, safe and clean child care facility including classrooms, playground, washrooms, cubicles and equipment.
• Develop positive relationships and collaborative partnerships with families. Understand each family’s specific needs and plans for successful outcomes
• Provide quality care to all children in a licensed childcare environment
• Comply with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA policies and the YMCA Child Protection Policy
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Annual paid Wellness Day
• Annual recognition pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off
• 12 well-being days per year
• Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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