Early Childhood Education Program - LOCATIONS - substitute​/on-call position

Overview

Vacancies: 3
Position: casual
Placement: ongoing
Wage: ECE $30.63/hour
* or ECE/IT $31.81/hour
* ECEA $22.62/hour (includes the $6/hour for qualified candidates as per Ministry of Education and Child Care's ECE Wage Enhancement Program)
Shifts: vary

Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator, ECE IT Educator, or Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECE/ECE IT/ECEA) Substitute will work directly within the early childhood programs, providing high quality care and fun, creative programming for children in a group setting. Working in collaboration with the child care team, Substitutes are responsible for supporting the physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of children from 10 months to 5 years of age.

They will ensure that children are well-supervised and provided with developmentally appropriate and fun programming options, in keeping with play-based curriculum/philosophy.

This role is classified as a Casual position, and staff can anticipate working a varied schedule covering planned or spontaneous absences by permanent staff members. While there is no guaranteed number of hours per week, staff should be prepared to commit to a minimum of one shift per month, unless otherwise approved by the Child Care Manager.

Staff in these positions are entitled to complimentary individual YMCA-YWCA memberships and will be invited to attend all Child Care workshops and professional development days.

• To read, understand and follow all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures related to the guidance and care of children.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of a consistent child-centered program in accordance with YMCA-YWCA and CCFL standards, including play-based curriculum standards.
• Interact directly with the children, facilitating a fun and healthy learning environment.
• Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships within the community.
• Ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and YMCA-YWCA requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff.
• Attend professional development sessions and other trainings as required.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
• Release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian.
• Work effectively and as an active and professional member of the staff team, assisting with other duties and responsibilities as required, and attending all agreed upon shifts.

• ECE, ECE IT, or Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice in BC required.
• A minimum of 3 months experience working with children in a child care/recreational setting.
• Strong written, verbal and communication skills.
• High level of organization and customer service skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C must be completed within the first month of employment).
• A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*

1. Final date to receive applications:
This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Applications will be short-listed for interviews as they are received.
3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer