Relief Childcare Worker, YWCA Arise

• Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program;
• Works in co-operation with the Community Development Worker - Children and Youth to organize and implement age-appropriate developmental activities for the children;
• Ensures that the health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto;

• Advises staff of suspected child abuse immediately;
• Records a daily activity log and advises the Manager of any incidents and issues of concern in the program;
• Ensures the implementation of the programs policies and procedures as outlined in the Childcare Manual;
• Provide parental relief and childminding during off-site appointments as needed;

• Responsible for completing all required documentation and reports following each shift;
• Exercise precaution for the safety of the children during programming activity;
• Wears appropriate safety equipment when carrying out responsibilities.

• General knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through courses leading to a community college diploma in a related field (e.g. Child and Youth Worker Diploma) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 1 to 3 years directly-related work experience;
• Early Childhood Education Diploma a definite asset;
• Previous experience in the Childcare Field;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• First Aid/CPR Level C required;
• Basic computer knowledge.

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.