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Early Childhood Educator

Position Status: PT and Casual positions
Starting date: As soon as possible
Salary: $18.00 to $29.00 per/hour
Location: Sydney, NS

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Early Childhood Educators are responsible for creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. The Early Childhood Educators are responsible for ensuring YMCA Playing to Learn program requirements are met and exceeded while complying with the Education & Early Childhood Development Regulations and National YMCA Child Protection Standards.

The Opportunity

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and implement YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Child Care Centre to foster maximum development for each child’s potential and growth.
  • Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children that support emotional and social development, while understanding and encouraging positive self-concepts.
  • Use a variety of teaching techniques that include, but are not limited to, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
  • Effectively communicate concerns and suggestions openly to the Director, the Assistant Director, and co-workers.
  • To work collaboratively with the team
  • Be knowledgeable of staffing information and the Child Care Department’s Policies including Behavior Guidance, Child Abuse Protocol, and Confidentiality.
  • Attend professional development workshops and mandatory curriculum trainings when they are available.
  • Supervise Student Placements and ensure proper paperwork is completed.
  • Responsible for program set up, classroom clean up and organization
  • To administer and record all children’s medication, plans of action and behavior charts
  • To develop and maintain meaningful relationships with families and the community
  • Other duties as assigned by Centre Director and Assistant Director

Qualifications

  • Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent and NS Classification (an asset)
  • Experience working in childcare
  • Current first aid and CPR certification.
  • Current Criminal Record Check which includes a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Up-to-date Child Abuse Registry Check.
  • Attend Child Abuse Protocol Training.

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. They will also be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training, as well as successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

How To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to HR@cb.ymca.ca . It is imperative that the cover letter and resume illustrate your professional competencies in relation to this position. Please reference ECESYD-CAS  in the subject line and note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

We look forward to hearing from you! Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.