Early Childhood Float

Be more than a teacher; Be more than an instructor; Be more than a friend; Be the Spark that allows a child to shine.
Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators!

Position & location: fulltime Early Childhood Assistant/Cook Float all Orillia YMCA Child Care Locations

The opportunity: To build healthy strong connected communities through nurturing environments for children.

In this role you will:

• Provide personal care to children including but not limited to toileting/diaper changing providing first aid administering medication monitoring dietary allergies & medical conditions
• Actively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independently
• Plan and implement playbased learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum
• Ensure positive professional communication with families staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis
• Provide an inclusive environment supporting the needs of all children including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needs
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission Vision and Values
• Adhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes
• Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules
• Support in the Cook/Catering Cook roles as needed which can include:
• Prepare one hot lunch and two snacks per day following the fiveweek menu.
• Supply special dietary meals if necessary taking childrens allergies and special parental direction into consideration.
• Transport food to other child care centres in the area by means of personal transportation
• Maintain all health & safety requirements.
• Prepare meals in proper quantity in relation to the number of children
• Other duties as assigned

For this role you bring:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Uptodate immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act
• Current Safe Food Handler Certificate or willing to obtain
• Valid drivers licensewith access to personal vehicle
• Availability requirements: Monday to Friday 3040 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am & 6:00pm including splitshifts
• Passion for working with children and providing quality playbased learning
• Welldeveloped interpersonal and relationship building skills with families staff and volunteers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time lift up to 20 kg 44 lbs. and participate in physical activities
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily yearround in all weather conditions

Benefits of working with us:

• Complimentary access to virtual and/or inperson opportunities promoting health and fitness
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Annual paid Wellness Day
• Annual recognition pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off
• 12 sick days per year
• Fulltime: Health Rx Vision and Dental Insurance
• ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability and Life Insurance
• Funded Retirement and Savings Plan
• Discounted Program Fees

About us:

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting wellbeing and encouraging social responsibility. We support children and youth to grow up strong confident and resilient.

At the YMCA we believe in the power of community and the potential of every individual; dedicated to nurturing the physical mental and social wellbeing of all people. The YMCA is so much more than buildings and programs; we are a movement that empowers individuals to reach their full potential while connecting communities in a vibrant and positive way.

The YMCA is thrilled to be recognized on the Forbes list of Canadas Best Employers 2022. Our YMCA employs over 1000 staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as child care camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We currently operate across Simcoe County and the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound.

Applications will remain open untiluntil filled.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding job offers are contingent on the completion of a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) if any is considered in the decisionmaking process in relation to the requirement of working with children therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment department