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Early Childhood Educator IT, Float/ECE Float, Early Years Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Title: Early Childhood Educator IT, Float/ECE Float, Early Years
Company: YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Education / Teaching, Child Care/Nanny
Position: Early Childhood Educator IT, Float (ECE Float, Early Years)
Position Title:
Early Childhood Educator, Float
Location:
Woodwards, Portside and Water View Child Care Centers (Gastown)
Terms:
Permanent, Full-Time: 35-40 hours/week
Shift:
Monday – Friday, shifts vary between 7AM – 7
PMRate: $24.19 for ECE IT and/or SN License. (Plus $6 per hour Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement)
Term
Start Date:
March 1, 2024
Reports To:
Team Lead, Child Care
Benefits:
3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after 1 year of employment)
Free YMCA gym membership
Extended Health and Dental Benefits Disability and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program with free access to counselling
Retirement Plan with employer matching
Subsidized Child Care Nature & Scope:
We are seeking a caring and creative Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe and engaging experience for all children at the YMCA. Following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, the educator plans and leads activities based on the interests and the developmental level of the children in our care. Major
Responsibilities:
Provide
quality care
and creative programming to children Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
Use our parent
communication
app (Weemarkable) to provide daily
communication
and updates
Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces (with enhanced cleaning protocols for COVID-19)
Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards
Qualifications/
Experience:
Basic ECE or ECEA certification from a program recognized in British Columbia Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
Access to reliable transportation and ability to commute to all locations in the lower mainland
Good verbal and written
communication skills
Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained with in 30 days after start date)3 professional reference checks to be completed
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date About YMCA Childcares:
YMCA BC is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast. Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs. We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment.
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