About the Role:

This position supports Child Care operations through delivery of approved curriculum that meets the social, emotional and physical development of children ages 0-12.

During school hours- Split shift from 7-10a/ 1-6p daily basis except Thursday 7-10a/ 1-6p.

During non-school days and summertime- Flexible hours between 7 am to 6 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently represent YMCA's values and mission, comply with all YMCA Policies, procedures and Provincial Licensing regulations
• Work and communicate with a team to implement Child Care curriculum which may include Playing to Learn, FLIGHT and A Place to Connect.
• Guide and redirect children in situations when conflicts arise using a variety of positive child guidance techniques
• Ensure children are accounted for at all times
• Treat all families respectfully, bearing in mind their values, culture and background
• Build relationships with families and communicate, verbally and in writing on a daily basis
• Commitment to Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies and Procedures
• Consistently provide a safe and clean environment following all cleaning/sanitizing procedures
• Completed required administrative tasks
• Participates in ongoing training and development to prepare for future development in the Child Care field, including acting as Supervisor on Site during Director/Program Supervisor absence
• May be asked to help mentor new Educators
• May be asked to work on committees and working groups outside of their assigned branch, ie. Health and Safety
• Participating in the Inclusion Plan Process with families, which may include documentation, parent meetings and specific trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children
• Level 1, 2 or 3 Child Care Certification (or in progress)
• Standard or Child Care First Aid & CPR – C
• Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work occurs in a loud environment
• Able to handle demanding situations with confidence and professionalism
• May be going from standing to a seated position for most working hours, walking throughout day
• The employee may lift children and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Spending time outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposure to children who may not yet be vaccinated

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.