ECE Educator - Part Time

The YMCA recognizes the critical importance of investing in the development of the spirit, mind and body of our children to build healthy communities.

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Early Childhood Educator is accountable for creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, communicate and to provide support to families at the YMCA Early Learning Centres. The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for ensuring all YMCA Playing to Learn program requirements are met and exceeded while complying with the Ministry of Education Regulations and National YMCA Child Protection Standards.

We are looking to hire an Early Childhood Educator, with a Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification or untrained for a position in our YMCA Early Learning Centre in Oxford, Nova Scotia.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent and NS Classification.

Experience working in child care.

Maintain current first aid and CPR certification.

Maintain a clean Criminal Record Check which includes a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Provide and maintain an up-to-date Child Abuse Registry Check.

Initiative:

Works independently and as a team in decision making, conflict resolution and delivery of quality programming while maintaining strong relationships with the children, families and community.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Detail oriented, self-starter and organized.

Excellent time management and teamwork abilities.

High quality relationship building skills.

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to problem solve and remain calm in an emergency.

Work Environment:

This position deals with multiple demands, deadlines and dealing with the day-to-day interruptions.

Work involves a moderate amount of physical, mental and visual demands.

Occasional evenings for team trainings and meetings

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.60-$2+.1+ per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee assistance program
On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location: In person