Child Care Educator (RECE, ELF, or ECA)

PAY RATE IS BASED ON POSITION AND TIME PORTION – SALARIES BELOW REFLECT A 100% TIME PORTION-7.5 hours per day. All pay rates are made up of provincial wage funding and is inclusive of the CWELCC Workforce Funding.

Position

Salary Grade

Annual Salary (100% Time Portion – 7.5 hours per day)

Hourly Rate

Early Childhood Assistant

Grade 6

$40,+50/year

$21

Early Learning Facilitator

Grade +

$44,850/year

$23

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Grade +

$54,600/year

$28

Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: St. Veronica YMCA Child Care Centre

Work Hours: between the hours of 7am-6pm

12 Month Position (Year Round)

Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried Contract

(18 Months)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Potential Start Date: May 5, 2025

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 at 5PM

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 50 years!

You will plan and deliver a consistent child-centred program in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (0-6 year olds) and the YMCA Place to Connect curriculum (6-12 year olds). We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.

In this role, you will:

Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child’s progress
Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
Independently ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other Child Care Educators
Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures
Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions
Listen to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

Registered Early Childhood Educator:

An Early Childhood Educator Diploma
Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Early Learning Facilitator:

Registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
Degree or diploma from a Publicly Funded Ontario College in Child and Youth Care (Previously known as Child and Youth Worker Diploma) DIPLOMA/DEGREE must state Child and Youth Care OR Child and Youth Worker ONLY
Degree or diploma from a Publicly Funded Ontario College in Recreation and Leisure Service

Early Childhood Assistant

High School Diploma

General Qualifications:

Minimum of six months’ experience working with young children
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work
Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health
Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child
Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned working hours
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines
Legally entitled to work in Canada

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to ***** through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.