Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 15 hours per week; Evening work might be required
Salary: $19,142 prorated annually (L3), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 3090 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1M 1P2Internal Application Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025
External Application Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
The Part-Time Registered Early Childhood Educator (Teens Mothers' Program) is responsible for the planning and implementation of the child care program in accordance with the goals of the Teen Mothers' Department and the overall Association. They work as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program that includes planning and delivering core services that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children's exploration, play and inquiry.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Manager to develop the EarlyON Program;
• Establishes and implements age-appropriate routines for the children in accordance with the philosophy of the EarlyON program;
• Works as part of a team to enhance the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children;
• Implements a program geared to the needs of the children with concern for their interest, special needs, strengths and pace of learning;
• Works with the children and their parents in a group while maintaining sensitivity to each child's individual needs;
• Works with mothers and their children to deliver a family- centered, child development program;
• Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act and in accordance with the policies of the YWCA;
• Completes child development observational reports;
• Supervises volunteers and placement students;
• Attends parent/child meetings, staff meetings and training when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Early Childhood Education Diploma or recognized equivalent plus 1-3 years experience with children ages 0 to 6 (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• Early Childhood Educators must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• First Aid Certificate;
• Knowledge of early childhood development, theory and practice;
• Skills and flexibility to work with mixed age groupings from 0 to 6;
• Experience working within a multicultural environment;
• Second language an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer's contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. For internal applicants, this position is secondable.
Posting Date: May 21, 2025

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city's largest multi-service women's organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

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