The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin is currently recruiting a Childcare Educator to support our McGregor Public School Program, before and after school.
We need: Reliable, Professional, Engaging, Kind, and energetic Childcare Staff.
If you are interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator, we can help you! We can assist you in choosing the right post-secondary pathway to reach your goal, provide placement opportunities, and offer you valuable trainings and workshop opportunities to prepare you for your field!
Job type: Part-time
Wage range: $18.59-$22.14 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Location: McGregor Public School
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Having Fun: Organizing and implementing activities, crafts, games, activities based on children’s interests and needs for children. The environment are day camps during the summer, and Before and After School Programs (split shifts) from September to June. Programs are located in St.Thomas & Elgin County that operate in TVDSB schools.
- Being Safe: Ensuring the supervision and safety of children in program
- Preparing and serving snacks safely
- Creating a welcoming and professional environment for children and families
- Following the Child Care and Early Years Act requirements and YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin program statement and policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children ages 4 to 12
- Priority will be given to applicants with an ECE Diploma, Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, and Developmental Service Workers.
- Standard First Aid with Child and Infant CPR – Level C
- An acceptable Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (employment specific)
- Educators are knowledgeable, reflective, resourceful, and rich in experience
- Creative, strong communicators, confident problem solvers
- Safe Food Handlers Certification prior to start date
- Completed High School
- Over age 18
- Transportation access twice per day is required due to mandatory split shifts
- Flexibility is required: September-June Hours are approximately 7:00-9:30am and/or 3:30-6:00pm. All shifts are split shifts.
- Base wage is $18.59 per hour paid for meetings, trainings, etc. Hours worked with children is approximately $22.14 per hour.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
This posting supports an existing vacancy.
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to reliable transportation?
- Are you aware that if selected for this position, it is a requirement to have an acceptable Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, First Aid-CPR Level C (from WSIB approved provider), and Safe Food Handlers?
- Are you aware that this position is located outside of St.Thomas, where no public transportation is available?
- Are you aware this posting is for a split shift position, therefore requiring twice daily transportation?
TO APPLY: interested applicants are invited to CLICK HERE TO APPLY by August 31
Tell us why you are a SUPER STAR. Tell us how you’re flexible, willing to do your best, and what is drawing you to the Childcare Field.
The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.