Before And After School Educators

Child Care – Before and After School Educators
Location YMCA Child Care Centres across the Niagara Region

Pay Child Care Practitioner - $18.50 - $19.06 per hour
(Includes WEG) plus YMCA Membership Benefits

Employment Type Casual to Regular Part-time

Placement Date Winter 2024

Why Work for the YMCA?
As a charitable organization, the YMCA of Niagara aspires to be a great workplace, committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared
values – caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility - the YMCA provides our 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 growth opportunities and great benefits, and the knowledge that their
day-to-day actions have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Niagara.

NATURE & SCOPE
Educators are required to provide professional, high quality play-based licensed Child Care programs that meet the
developmental needs of children 0 - 12 years of age. Educators are responsible for developing and implementing a program
based on the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum, while adhering to established YMCA policies and procedures and quality
standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for the care and safety of the children-
Organize and implement activities for the group as outlined in the weekly program plans, including

components required by the curriculum-
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all parents, children and fellow team members-
Provide feedback to parents regarding their children-
Responsible for the physical condition of the Child Care Centre-
Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established

by the YMCA of Niagara and SAM 2.1-
Follow the protocols for maintaining a clean and safe workplace, including proper procedures for

cleaning and disinfecting
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Rotational Health Screening responsibilities-
Occasional evening and weekend trainings/meetings, attendance will be mandatory-
Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:-

Minimum of 2 years licensed Child Care experience would be an asset-

Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification-

A clear and satisfactory criminal reference check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (CRC VSS)
issued for the YMCA of Niagara

COMPETENCIES

Child and Youth Focused
Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth

Relationship Building and Collaboration
Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve
work related goals

Coaching and Development
Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in
continuous learning and development

Quality Focus
Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to childcarejobs@niagara.ymca.ca. Please
indicate position applying for in the subject line of your email.

Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be
contacted by email.
Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be
arranged upon request.
For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org