Assistant Early Childhood Educator

Overview

The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address critical social needs in our community.

We are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of excellence, compassion, dignity, accountability and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. The YMCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. This is a contract until January 4, 2027.

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

• Free YMCA gym membership;
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps);
• Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services;
• Health and Dental Insurance;
• Long-term Disability and Life Insurance;
• Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan;
• Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation;
• Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months;
• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

The Assistant Educator will function as a team member responsible for the maintenance of high‑quality programs for children and families by creating an educational, safe, clean and enjoyable environment for children. The Assistant Educator will be an active part of the service delivery team for Licensed Child Care. The Assistant Educator will provide direct support and assistance to the Educators of the child care centre.

The Assistant Educator is accountable to the Director, Child Care for the safe supervision of the children in accordance with program policies and philosophy. This is a unionized position.

• Creating an educational, safe, clean and enjoyable environment for children by planning and implementing age‑appropriate programs to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, educational and individual needs under the Y Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Fostering self‑esteem, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills in children.
• Developing and maintaining constructive and open communication with staff.
• Understanding and following through on all YMCA policies, procedures and guidelines, as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Parent Handbook.
• Participating in a team‑teaching approach in the supervision of the children and the development of the program.
• Preparing snacks and completing housekeeping duties for the child care programs on a rotational basis with other educators.

• ECE diploma or CECE recognized equivalency an asset

• Fluent in English, oral and written

• Member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, as required
• Minimum two years…