Job Description

Are you passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children? Do you thrive in a role that allows you to make a positive impact on families and communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key member of our team as a Child Care Coordinator!
The Opportunity:
As a Child Care and After School Coordinator, you'll shape children's lives and ignite your potential for career advancement. We prioritize professional development, offering opportunities for your talents to shine within our organization. Join us in significantly impacting young lives while fueling your own growth!
Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with New Brunswick Child Care Standards, YMCA curriculum, and Child Protection policies.
• Plan and implement child-centered programs according to YMCA and provincial standards.
• Oversee staff, conduct site checks, and manage documentation and administrative tasks.
• Build relationships with children and families, adapting to their specific needs.
• Provide direct supervision and performance management for the staff team.
• Participate in the Pre-K program.

Skills and Qualifications

• ECE Certificate or equivalent.
• 2+ years in Child Care, After School, or Youth programs.
• Flexible with split shifts and various locations.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Team player with feedback orientation.
• Recruitment and staff management experience is an asset.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Employment contingent on a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a cleared Social Development Check
• Current or willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR.
• Reliable transportation

What We Offer:

• YMCA membership
• In-house training and professional development opportunities
• Uniform and uniform allowance
• Personal "Y Day"
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• Opportunities for cross-training across departments
• Paid job-related certifications (i.e. First aid/CPR)

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letters and resumes. The YMCA Southwestern New Brunswick appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.