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Child Care Educators; RECE, CYC Rec & Leisure, ECA Jobs in Toronto, Canada at YMCA of Greater Toronto
Position: Child Care Educators (RECE, CYC, OCT, Rec & Leisure, ECA
NOW HIRING TO FILL MULTIPLE CHILD CARE EDUCATOR POSITION VACANCIES!
Are you looking for a rewarding career working with children?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not‑for‑profit provider of licensed child care in Canada, and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing high quality child care for over 50 years! The Y is recognized as a top employer in the GTA and a top employer of young people in Canada, and our staff is the core of our success!
Be
the Spark!
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is looking to hire passionate child care professionals to join our growing team throughout downtown/central Toronto. We operate the following licensed child care centres and before & after school programs in this area:
- Water Club YMCA Child Care Centre, 208 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto, M5J 2Y5
- Pinnacle YMCA Child Care Centre, 12 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5E 1Z9
- YMCA Family Development Child Care Centre, 15 Breadalbane Street, Toronto, M4Y 1C2
- West End YMCA Child Care Centre, 931 College Street, Toronto, M6H 1A1
- Shirley Street YMCA Child Care Centre, 38 Shirley Street, Toronto, M6K 1S9
- Alexander Muir Gladstone YMCA Child Care Centre, 108 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto, M6J 3L2
- High Park YMCA Child Care Centre, 2665 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M6P 1Y1
- Dewson YMCA Before & After School Program, 65 Concord Avenue, Toronto, M6H 2N9
- Humbercrest YMCA Before & After School Program, 14 St. Mark’s Rd, Toronto, M6S 2H7
- Our Lady of Victory YMCA Before & After School Program, 70 Guestville Avenue, Toronto, M6N 4N3
- Indian Road YMCA Before & After School Program, 285 Indian Road Crescent, Toronto, M6P 2G8
- Norway YMCA Before & After School Program, 390 Kingston Road, Toronto, M4L 1T9
- St. Joseph YMCA Child Care Centre, 176 Leslie Street, Toronto, M4M 3C7
Educator position types and required availability:
Supply:
Candidates must have at least three days of availability to work weekly (Monday to Friday) from 7:00am to 6:00pm. The ability to respond to last minute shift requests and the flexibility to embrace the unpredictability of on‑call work; the ability to travel to a variety of centres and work with all age groups is essential. Hours are not guaranteed and can be 0–37.5 hours weekly.
Part‑Time Hourly:
Part‑time hourly staff must be available to work every day, Monday to Friday, from at least 2:30‑6:00pm. Positions may be 10 month (September to June) or 12 month (year round).
Split Shift Salaried:
Split shift salaried staff (in our before and after school programs) must have availability to work every day, Monday to Friday, between 7:00‑9:00am AND 2:30‑6:00pm to be considered for a position. Positions may be 10 month (September to June) or 12 month (year round). Staff working in these positions are guaranteed 6 hours of work per day (30 hours per week), and receive a full‑time benefits package.
Successful candidates will plan and deliver a consistent child‑centred program in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (0–6 year olds) and the YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum (6–12 year olds). We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills, and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.
In
this role, you will:
- Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
- Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child’s progress
- Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
- Independently ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other child care educators
- Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal, and YMCA policies and procedures
- Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions
- Listen to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
- Works collaboratively with a team child care program to support an inclusive environment for children with developmental and behavioural…
Title: Child Care Educators; RECE, CYC Rec & Leisure, ECA
Company: YMCA of Greater Toronto
Location: Toronto, Canada
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