YMCA Of Saskatoon and Martensville Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2, or 3 Floating Position

Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators at  YMCA Child Development Centre YMCA of Saskatoon is a not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada, and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 40 years! 

You will plan and deliver a consistent child-centered program in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (18 months - 6 years old) We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve. This position involves going to different childcare locations depending on the needs, hence reliable transportation is a must.

In this role, you will:

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
• Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child's progress
• Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
• Ensure supervision and safety of children at all times; Understand and comply with provincial, municipal and YMCA policies and procedures.
• Observe and expand on children's learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children's development and interactions.
• Listen to and respond to children's needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
• Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse in accordance with Policy
• Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities. Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards.

You bring:

Early Childhood Educator Certificate:

• An Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2 or 3 issued by the Ministry of Saskatchewan
• Valid CPR-C/First Aid certificate

General Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience working with young children
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child
• Ability to work outdoors
• Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned working hours
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and well-being of all

This role is a full-time, permanent position.

The YMCA of Saskatoon 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 reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

The YMCA of Saskatoon is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal-opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job 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 with the Vulnerable Sector search before the first day of employment.

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. Reliable transportation is required, transportation may be arranged to be discussed at the interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.75 - $27.40 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certifications required:

• ECE Level 1,2 or 3 issued by the Ministry of Saskatchewan (required)
• CPR-C/First Aid certificate (required)

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