Job Description

Hours & Compensation


Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 11:30 am to 3:00 pm in the Childcare Centre, then 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm with School Age.

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

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 ...


working on a team that supports children with their physical, mental, and social development. You will assist in the creation of learning opportunities that align with children's interests and foster cooperative social behaviours through games and group projects to support developmentally appropriate relationships with other children and adults.

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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 College of Early Childhood Educators registration number 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 YWCA Canada and YW K-W


When you choose to work with the YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo you aren't just joining an organization, you are joining a movement!



YWCA Canada is a secular, registered charity and the country's oldest and largest women's rights organization, driving change for over 150 years. The National Office strengthens the work of 29 independent local member associations across Canada by providing tools, training, national convening, and capacity-building. Through research, governance support, professional development, and advocacy coordination, YWCAs deliver impact in their communities while growing the collective power of the national movement focused on ending gender-based violence; advocating for affordable housing that meets the needs of women and gender-diverse people; challenging systemic barrier to economic equity; championing childcare and women's well-being; empowering diverse young leaders; as well as informing and shaping the feminist future.



The YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process we will work with you to meet your need.
previously posted:


2025-10-09
Company


YW Kitchener-Waterloo
Location


670 Thomas Slee Drive, Kitchener Ontario
Opening Date


Oct 09, 2025
Closing Date


Oct 16, 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