Job Description

About the Role:

YMCA of Northern Alberta is looking for candidates who enjoy teaching and developing others to fill the FSCD position (one on one support) of Level 3 Early Childhood Educator to provide high quality care and service to families in YMCA Child Care programs by implementing and teaching programs.

During school hours- Split shift from 7-9a/ 3-6p daily basis except Thursday 7-9a/ 2-6p.

During non-school days and summertime- Flexible hours between 7 am to 6 pm.

Responsibilities:

Consistently represent YMCA's values and mission, comply with all YMCA Policies, procedures and Provincial Licensing regulations

Work and communicate with a team to implement Child Care curriculum which may include Playing to Learn, FLIGHT and A Place to Connect.


- Guide and redirect children in situations when conflicts arise using a variety of positive child guidance techniques



- Treat all families respectfully, bearing in mind their values, culture and background



- Build relationships with families and communicate, verbally and in writing on a daily basis



- Commit to Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies and Procedures



- Child Support: Providing individualized support, encouragement, and assistance with tasks, activities, and transitions.



- Personal Care: Assisting with personal hygiene needs, such as toileting, diapering, and assisting feeding, administrating medication, administrating seizure rescue drug if needed.


Emotional Support: Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support to the individual.


- Specialized Care: Provide care tailored to the individual's specific needs, which may include managing specific medical conditions, implementing specialized care plans, or assisting with therapies.



- Physical Requirements: The ability to lift, carry, and position child (with assistance if needed).


We are seeking an educator experienced in supporting children with limited verbal communication who respond to visual supports and simple, clear cues.

Qualifications:

Experience working with children with special needs is preferred, especially with medical complex children. Tube feeding, seizure management and administer rescue medication experiences are required


Level 3 Child Care Certification


- Standard or Child Care First Aid & CPR - C



- Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check


Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check

Legally entitled to work in Canada

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.



In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.