Job Description

Be more than a teacher; Be more than an instructor; Be more than a friend; Be the Spark that allows a child to shine.

Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators!

Position & location:

full-time, temporary contract, School Age Supervisor - Collingwood YMCA Before & After School programs, including Admiral, Cameron Street, Connaught, Mountain View, St. Mary's

The opportunity:

To give leadership and supervision to YMCA Staff and volunteers while being accountable for the overall operation of the Child Care Centre.

In this role, you will:

Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA Understand and participate in YMCA philanthropic commitments Demonstrate strong support and commitment to community activities, representing the YMCA in a professional manner Develop and sustain good working relationships with provincial and municipal authorities Work with, lead and evaluate volunteers and placement students Work to maintain active and effective communication and information networks within the centre, the staff team and with community agencies working with individual children and families Adhere to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the regulations and operating standards and ensures centre is run in accordance to all directives, legislations, guidelines and policies of Understand and mentor centre team providing strong leadership to implement a safe, accessible, quality, child-centered, early childhood program Ensure program plans and centre environments address each child's identified needs, stage of development and interests, assisting children to make developmental progress. Communicates to parents on children's developmental progress and supports staff in doing so. Supervise initial entry of each child into the child care classroom including registration process Give leadership to and work with centre staff to maintain a well organized, accessible, safe and clean child care facility including classrooms, playground, washrooms, cubicles and equipment. Develop positive relationships and collaborative partnerships with families. Understands each family's specific needs and plans for successful outcomes Conduct ongoing performance appraisals and individual coaching sessions as required Oversee the financial viability of the centre through budget management in the areas of fee collection, invoicing for purchase of service and monthly child care fees, balancing revenue and expenditures Maintain children's records and staff personnel files Maintain waiting list, ensuring optimum enrollment Maintain all administrative and financial systems of the centre, ensuring required reports are accurate and completed to deadlines as established Documents incidents and follows up with supervisor and parents when appropriate Ensure that payroll and vacation and illness reports are submitted in accordance to the required timeline as determined by the Finance Department Other duties as assigned

For this role, you bring:

Minimum 18 years of age Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment Successful Vulnerable Sector Check Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with families, staff and volunteers Skilled in the application of Microsoft Word and Excel Capacity to work within a team and be part of a large multi-service, charitable Association Flexibility regarding assigned working hours; available during centre operating hours and evenings/weekends as needed Ability to establish rapport and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with children, families, staff, volunteers, community agencies, MEDU representatives, Health and Fire Departments Experience and sensitivity in dealing with all members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity Safe Food Handlers certification Registered Early Childhood Educator Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) or be willing to obtain registration

Benefits of working with us:

Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness Employee & Family Assistance Program Annual paid Wellness Day Annual recognition pay Professional development opportunities Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off 12 sick days per year

About us:

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility. We support children and youth to grow up strong, confident and resilient.



At the YMCA we believe in the power of community and the potential of every individual; dedicated to nurturing the physical, mental, and social well-being of all people. The YMCA is so much more than buildings and programs; we are a movement that empowers individuals to reach their full potential while connecting communities in a vibrant and positive way.



The YMCA is thrilled to be recognized on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers 2022. Our YMCA employs over 1,000 staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as child care, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. We currently operate across Simcoe County and the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound.



Applications will remain open until filled.



We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the completion of a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector 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. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment department sm.jobs@sm.ymca.ca