Job description
Benefits: Free YMCA gym membership
Start Date: As soon as possible
About YMCA Childcares:
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 certification from a program recognized in British Columbia is required
- Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is required
- 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
Competencies:
Leading Self
- Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
- Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you
Leading Others
- Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
- Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners
Leading Mission
- Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
- Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y
Application Process:
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:
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
About YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.gv.ymca.ca