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preschool teacher Gibsons

YMCA of Greater Vancouver

Full Time Gibsons 38626 - 12.04 CAD HOURLY Today

Job description

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator

Location: Gibsons YMCA Child Care Centre (Gibsons, Sunshine Coast)

783 School Road Gibsons, BC V0N 1V9

Terms: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 35 - 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday – Friday, shifts vary between 7:30AM - 6PM

Rate:

$26.69 per hour for ECE License & $27.66 per hour for ECE IT and SN License. (Includes $4 per hour Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative)
$18.57 per hour for Responsible Adult
$21.13 per hour for ECE Assistant License

Benefits: Free YMCA gym membership

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program with free access to counselling

Retirement Plan with employer matching

Subsidized Child Care

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports to: Team Lead, Child Care

About YMCA Childcares:

YMCA BC is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast. Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs. We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment.

Additional Benefits:

Financial assistance available to complete ECE/ECEA certification
Support navigating school registration and bursary applications
25% Staff childcare discount – priority childcare for staff
Flexible work hours (part time and full time) and flexible scheduling to support school attendance
Housing Support – financial assistance and sourcing local housing options

Major Responsibilities:

Provide quality care and creative programming to children
Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
Use our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates
Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces (with enhanced cleaning protocols for COVID-19)
Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications/Experience:

Basic ECE/ECEA certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License an asset
Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
Good verbal and written communication skills
Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained within 30 days after start date)
3 professional reference checks to be completed
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

Application Deadline: Until filled, applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Thank you for your interest and application.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

About the YMCA:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential.

For over 130 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind and body. One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, the YMCA BC provides services in health and fitness, aquatics, child care, camp, employment & community services, child and family development, youth programs, and health management to over 120,000 participants annually. In all things, we align our activities with our values:

Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do
Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
Keep our promises - We do what we say we will do
Lead by example - We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate