Job Description

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator,
Location: Coast Capital Savings Child Care Center (Robert Lee YMCA)
955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2
Terms: Permanent, Full-Time: 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday to Friday, shifts vary between 7:00am - 6:00pm
Rate: $22.24 per hour for ECE License. Plus, an additional $4 per hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative
Start Date: September 1
Reports To: Team Lead, Child Care
About YMCA Childcares:
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast. Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs. We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment.

Nature & Scope:
We are seeking a caring and creative Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe and engaging experience for all children at the YMCA. Following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, the educator plans and leads activities based on the interests and the developmental level of the children in our care.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide quality care and creative programming to children
• Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
• Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
• Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
• Use our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces (with enhanced cleaning protocols for COVID-19)
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications/Experience:

• 
  Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
• Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
• Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained within 30 days after start date)
• 3 professional reference checks to be completed
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated, as per the timeline set out by the province

Competencies:
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Thank you for your interest and application. Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.