Job Description

**To apply to this position, please go to www.lethbridgeymca.ca/careers** Job Summary The Early Childhood Educator serves the mission of the YMCA of Lethbridge at the Crossings Child Care Centre 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 activities 2. Building and developing age-appropriate lessons plans 3. Ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the centre Key Relationships

• YMCA of Lethbridge child care participants and their guardians
• Child Care Centre staff and volunteers
• Early Years Manager

Nature & Scope The Early Childhood Educator will support the Crossings Child Care Centre, the responsibilities for this position are, but not limited to:

• Execute program plans that allow participants to develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, social skills, and cognitive skills through values-based programming
• Adapting program lesson plans to guide participants with different skills and abilities
• Communicating developmental achievements and day-to-day updates to guardians
• Ensuring all program participants are engaging in activities safely and that facility equipment is in good condition
• Ensuring YMCA policies and procedures are always being met and maintained through the YMCA Core Values
• Providing an enjoyable experience to users while building positive relationships with members, patrons, volunteers, and other YMCA staff
• Demonstrating \xe2\x80\x98SAM Standards\xe2\x80\x99 daily throughout the facility
• Attending all required YMCA training, recertifications and in-service trainings

Positions We are looking to hire two full-time employees for our Crossings Child Care Centre. 1. Full-time ECE to float between the different rooms at Crossings Child Care Centre 2. Full-time ECE (preferred) to work in the kitchen and provide childcare assistance when needed Physical/Special Demands

• This position includes the ability to lift 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 position Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour Schedule:

• 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