Job Description

Hours & Compensation


Part Time Temporary | 2 positions open Start Date: Nov 17, 2025 | 6 month contract based on needs of program Pay Rate: $29.42 per hour (based on current funding) + 2% in lieu of benefits Hours/Shift: Monday to Friday, Mornings 7:00-8:30am (1.5hrs daily) + Afternoons 2:45-5:15pm (2.5hrs daily)

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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 ...


Experience working with children who have complex needs Experience working with toddler age children (asset) Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices 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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Asset: Registered Early Childhood Educator or equivalent, or a 2-year diploma in a field relevant to working with children (Consideration will be made for ECE students currently enrolled in the program and individuals with significant experience working with children.)

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Mandatory Qualifications


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:


2025-10-23
Company


YW Kitchener-Waterloo
Location


130 Woodbine Avenue, Kitchener Ontario
Opening Date


Oct 23, 2025
Closing Date


Oct 30, 2025 05:00 PM
Starting Date


Nov 17, 2025
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