Early Childhood Educator; Part-Time, Relief

Early Childhood Educator (Part-Time, Relief) Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, child-care support, language instruction, mental health support, lowered financial barriers, and more. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Early Childhood Educator (Part-Time, Relief)

Quarry Park Child Development Centre

Start Date:

Immediately

Salary: $15.00 - $18.66/hour + associated provincial hourly wage top up

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

• The ability to work scheduled shifts between the hours of 7am – 6pm, Monday-Friday;
• The individual may be required to travel and work in multiple locations;
• Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification – Level 1, 2 or 3;
• Experience working with children aged 12months - 6 years in a licensed child care setting;
• A positive attitude and collaborative teamwork approach;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including basic computer literacy;
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations:
  Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol;
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Three professional references.

Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, the Part Time Relief, Early Childhood Educator will:

• Fill in for absent staff members as assigned;
• Utilize a cooperative team approach for managing centre operation needs;
• Consistently deliver a diverse, developmentally appropriate program while actively engaging with, and effectively supervising, participants. This includes support for the personal care needs of the children;
• Demonstrate safe practices and act promptly on all health and safety risks and concerns. Effectively manage emergency situations as per YMCA procedures;
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and training;
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe indoor and outdoor environment;
• Engage in centre, facility and association events, happenings and initiatives as required.

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others:
  Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships:
  Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community:
  Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact:
  Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically:
  Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen:
  Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating:
  Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers