Early Childhood Educator

The Opportunity

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 Safeguarding Standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 training 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

Skills and 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.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Safeguarding Training. Travel may be required.

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.