Job Description

**To apply to this position, please go to www.lethbridgeymca.ca/careers**Job SummaryThe Early Childhood Educator serves the mission of the YMCA of Lethbridge by providing quality programming and care for children in the centre. The main goals of this position are:1. Facilitate engaging and educational learning through various activities2. Building and developing age-appropriate lessons plans3. Ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the centreKey Relationships

• YMCA of Lethbridge before and after school care participants and their guardians

• BASC Centre staff and volunteers

• Senior Licensed Program Manager

Nature & ScopeThe BASC Early Childhood Educator will support the Before and After School program, the responsibilities for this position are, but not limited to:

• Execute program plans that allow participants choice, opportunities for leadership, a focus on strengths and encourage a place that is fun, active and different from school through use of the A Place to Connect curriculum

• Adapting program lesson plans to guide participants with different skills and abilities

• Communicating developmental achievements and daily updates to guardians

• Ensuring all program participants are engaging in activities safely and that facility equipment is in good condition

• Collaborating as a team member, communicating effectively with other employees, volunteers, and participants

• Demonstrating SAM Standards throughout the facility

• Ensuring YMCA policies and procedures are always being met and maintained through the YMCA Core Values

• Participating in all required YMCA training, recertifications and in-service trainings

SchedulesMonday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. , Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m.Physical/Special Demands

• This position involves active participation in active play-based programs

• This position includes regular duties of lifting up to 20 kg

Qualifications and Experience

• Early Childhood Educator certificate (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3)

• Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certifications

• Evidence of an acceptable Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

• Evidence of an acceptable Child Intervention Check

• Three professional references required

Thank you for your interest in working with the YMCA of Lethbridge. We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application and will carefully consider each submission. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and wish you the best of luck in your job search.At the YMCA of Lethbridge, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. We strive to provide equal opportunities for employment and advancement, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and possess the necessary documentation to support their eligibility, such as a valid work permit, permanent residency status, or Canadian citizenship.Police Records checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a positionJob Type: Part-timePay: $17.00-$19.00 per hourSchedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lethbridge, AB T1J 5L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person