Number of Vacancies: 1
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week

Compensation: $69771.00-$72607.74/Year

Job Code: 2-MCC-2025

Start Date: TBD

Department: Childrens Services

Location: Hamilton Ontario

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-centred 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

Accountable for the management and provision of high-quality licensed child care centers before and after school programs camps and recreation programs and activities 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. Manages and monitors all programs related to the YWCA Hamilton Child Care department including implementation of the work plans service delivery program reporting budget allocation and management of staff.

Manages and monitors the effective day to day operation of the Child Care department;

Oversees and manages the successful delivery of child care programs and projects including program planning quality development operations and evaluation;

Ensures program outcomes are achieved according to set targets and quality standards; monitors programs and projects to mitigate risk ensure compliance with Ministry of Education requirements YWCA policies and procedures; escalates to Director as required;

Ensures compliance with the Child Care & Early Years Act and develops action plans with child care supervisors to improve compliance and quality outcomes across all service delivery locations;

Ensures implementation of How Does Learning Happen pedagogy across all service delivery locations to promote a sense of belonging and support the healthy development of all children enrolled;

Monitors YWCA Hamiltons Storypark app to ensure its use among frontline educators and supervisors as a communication tool with families and to ensure that documentation is aligned with YWCA Hamilton child care quality standards;

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

Resolves and manages crises and/or emergency situations; escalates to Director as required;

Manages special events and activities at YWCA sites and within the community;

Assists Director with budget development; manages and monitors budget;

Monitors enrolment to maintain operating capacity and keep the program within budget;

Work collaboratively with funding bodies and service delivery partners;

Investigates and cultivates opportunities for additional funding opportunities and funding sources (e.g. grants); completes funding applications supports proposal writing and reporting as required;

Supports the finance department to ensures all collections/billings refunds reconciliations and other transactions are completed accurately and on time;

Promotes programs in the community through multiple channels including community engagement strategy and collaborating with peers and leaders outside the YWCA Hamilton;

Manages the marketing and promotion of programs and activities; working with Supervisors Director and other departments including Development and Finance;

Prepares reports for the Director on activities and outcomes of all programs;

Communicates consults educates and influences stakeholders and funders (e.g. Ministry of Education City of Hamilton Haldimand Norfolk County school board partners Community Living R.E.A.C.H hospitals Children Aid Society etc.);

Represents the YWCA Hamilton at community events and on relevant committees; often in an advisory role;

Ensures that service expectations for professional communication documentation and recordkeeping are maintained at a high standard;

Identifies and evaluates risks associated with all programs and takes appropriate action to control the risks;

Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal child/family employee and contract information;

Understands emerging trends leading practices industry professional standards;

Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships to advance the YWCAs child care strategies;

Directly manages and coaches a team of child care supervisors and indirectly manages frontline employees including recruiting training monitoring and evaluating performance;

Verifies that all staff maintain all internal and external required certifications and comply with regulations;

Guide supervisors and educators in working with children with diverse abilities; and

Provide strategies resources and collaboration with community partners to support each childs unique skill-set;

Commitment to Accessibility;

Guide supervisors to plan and deliver continuous professional learning and development in programming pedagogy and pedagogical documentation to their teams;

Demonstrates and models strong leadership behaviours as a member of the management team;

Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures employees comply with health safety standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements;

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

Supports YWCA Hamilton mission vision and values;

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works 37.50 hours work week;

Regular visits and inspections of child care sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of 3 years College Diploma 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;

Minimum 5 to 7 years experience working in a licensed child care setting with a minimum of 3 years management experience with demonstrated leadership skills;

HIGH FIVE Principles of Health Child Development (PHCD) training is an asset;

Knowledge of Healthy Child Development training 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;

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

Must be able to lead and work from a feminist anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for operations and strategic planning;

Excellent communication skills;

Ability to travel to all child care sites under YWCA management;

Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.

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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