Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week

Compensation: $21.69 - $22.56/Hour

Job Code: 1-CCC-2025

Start Date: TBD

Department: Childrens Services

Location: Hamilton ON

ABOUT US

Founded in 1889 YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamiltons original social innovators and works from a feminist anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism people-centered approaches belonging shared responsibility and strong partnerships our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans) girls Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If youre passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women children gender diverse people and families every day we would love for you to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures the efficient daily operation and activity in an early learning and licensed childcare center working collaboratively with the Supervisor Childrens Programs. Implements quality programs for children 18 months to 5 years based on the emergent curriculum in keeping with the YWCA mission vision and values while adhering to the YWCA policies and procedures and quality standards as well as the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision and attendance protocols;

Plans and implements innovative weekly programs that are age appropriate and meet individual and group needs according to YWCA philosophy;

Implements curriculum to meet the needs interests and talents of all children;

Participates and engages in all activities with the children;

Updates develops and ensures positive professional communication with parents/families community partners outside agencies co-workers and support staff an on an ongoing basis;

Supports the supervision of students and volunteers as required;

Supports staff and classrooms as needed (e.g. staff breaks programming time etc.);

Administers authorized medications and creams in accordance with policy;

Ensures classroom environment is kept clean and neat including all activity and program areas and common spaces including toy washing and sanitizing;

Works with limited pieces of child and family confidential data with duty to report;

Captures and monitors the childrens development goals and progress through weekly documentation;

Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained including attendance records symptoms of ill health daily classroom logs etc.;

Prepares reports and statistics for Supervisor as required;

Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies;

Understands emerging trends leading practices industry professional standards;

Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;

Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships

Supports YWCA Hamilton mission vision and values;

Participates in mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings;

Must be able to supervise large groups of children during onsite and offsite excursions such as field trips and swimming;

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Full Time: Works a 37.50-hour work week; Part Time: Works a 15-29-hour work week; Relief: Works a 0-14-hour work week;

Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.) bending and stooping;

Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat humidity or cold.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of 2 years college in Early Childhood Education or equivalent;

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE); maintains registration as required by the YWCA and provincial standards;

Experience in a licensed child care setting is an asset;

Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;

Must provide a TB test proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations;

Ability to bring a feminist anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;

Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;

Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;

Must have skills in using MS Office programs including Excel and Word.

As part of YWCA Hamiltons commitment to Access and Equity we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women First Nations Métis immigrant refugee LGBTQ2S; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process if you require accommodation please reach out to

Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered. YWCA Hamilton may use AI tools to screen assess or select applicants during the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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