Job Description

Hours & Compensation


Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 4:30pm = 7.5hr/day (shift may change based on location and needs of program.)

Pay Rate: $29.42 per hour (based on current funding)

Location: Mainly Willow River Childcare Centre 670 Thomas Slee Drive, Kitchener. But Floaters will be deployed to various Childcare buildings depending on daily needs of the program.

Benefits: Extended Health and Dental Benefits | Registered Pension Plan (4.5% Employer contribution) | Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) | Paid Sick Time (based on accrual) | Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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In this Role, you will contribute to the Community by ...


striving to support children with their overall physical, mental, and social development. You will guide and supervise learning opportunities based on children's interests and foster cooperative social behaviours through games and group projects to support developmentally appropriate relationships with other children and adults. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills while fostering positive relationships with children, families, and team educators.

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Please apply if you have ...


Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the area of Early Childhood Education and development. Previous experience working with children Knowledge of and familiarity with the Child Care and Early Years Act and use of environmental assessment tools. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, parents, children, and the public.

Mandatory Qualifications


Registered Early Childhood Educator Diploma (and College registration #) Current Vulnerable Sector Check document Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo.

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About the YW Locally and Globally


The YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to achieving a workforce that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of the community it serves, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, the Human Resources team will work with you to meet your needs.



The global YWCA movement traces its origins to the initiative of two women in England in 1855. Lady Mary Kinnaird and Emma Robarts established organizations to provide support for women during the industrial revolution. The two organizations merged in 1877, and the YWCA movement quickly spread to other countries, including Canada.



Though the YWCA was founded by devoted Christian women who were troubled about housing and community supports for local young women, and YWCA stands for Young Women's Christian Association. But YW Kitchener-Waterloo has since evolved into a secular organization. In 2017, after a community consultation we refreshed our brand to become the YW, a simple representation of the unique organization that we are. Our legal name remains YWCA because it's a part of our legacy, but we remain committed to inclusion and support regardless of race, religion, age or gender.
previously posted:


2025-08-27
Company


YW Kitchener-Waterloo
Location


670 Thomas Slee Drive, Kitchener Ontario
Opening Date


Aug 27, 2025
Closing Date


Sep 03, 2025 05:00 PM
Requirements

Type

Description

Status

FA Standard First Aid & CPR Level-C Required Before Job Starts


VSC official Vulnerable Sector Check Required within 10 days after job starts


CAPAM-140 College of Early Childhood Educators Required Before Job Starts