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Date Posted: December 12, 2022

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Newcomer Services

Location: Robert Lee YMCA

Terms: Temporary Part-Time: 0-25 hours/week (based on program needs)

Start: January 3, 2023

End: March 31, 2024

Shift: Shifts will vary based on program needs. Expected Shifts:

Tuesday to Friday 9:00am-1:00pm or 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Saturday between 9:00am to 4:00pm

Salary: $26.40 per hour plus benefits

Reports To: Manager, Newcomer Services

Situation:

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver 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. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviour—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.

For 125 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 of Greater Vancouver provides services in health & fitness, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 95,000 participants annually.

Nature & Scope:

Under the direction of the Manager of Newcomer Services and in collaboration of the Supervisor of Newcomer

Services, the Early Childhood Educator will facilitate activities for newcomer children while the parents participate

in the newcomer services programs. The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for coordinating activities,

and providing resource, referral and information to parents and caregivers. The Early Childhood Educator will also

build relationships with families and oversee the overall coordination of activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• To interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming
• To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families and caregivers, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships
• To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity and program areas, common spaces, and washrooms.
• To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to YMCA requirements.
• To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff.
• To maintain regular attendance, punctuality and to be appropriately dressed and well groomed.

Requirements:

• Early Childhood Educator License to Practice required
• Special Needs and/or Infant/Toddler License(s) to Practice an asset

• Diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training related to child growth/development

• Experience working with children and families in a child care/recreational setting
• Current First Aid certificate

• 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.
• 3 professional references

Competencies:

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following 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

Thank you for your interest and application.

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