Parry Sound HS Child Care RECE

Looking for Passionate Child Care Workers to join our team! 

Location: Parry Sound High School YMCA Child Care

Position: RECE

Hours of Work: Full-time, Monday to Friday approximately 30-40 hours/week

BENEFITS:

• Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance\Funded Retirement and Savings Plan 
• Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness
• Discounted Program Fees
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care to all children in a licensed childcare environment
• Actively engages with children and ensures supervision and safety of children at all times
• Plans and implements a consistent child-centered program in accordance with YMCA curriculum’s Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect.
• Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA policies and the YMCA Child Protection Policy
• Completes required documentation of children’s development and interactions
• Ensures positive, professional communication with families on an ongoing basis
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
• RECEs  must be registered with their governing regulatory body or be willing to obtain registration
• OR actively enrolled in Early Childhood Educator program
• Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning within a licensed childcare setting
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport with parents, children, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following prior to first day of work:

• Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification
• Successful completion of Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months
• Up-to-date immunizations

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. 

Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. 

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 Human Resources department.