YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Looking for Elmvale/Wasaga School Age Assistant Teacher Float at Wasaga Beach, ON Full Time

Looking for Passionate Child Care Workers to join our team!

Locations: Huronia Centennial & Birchview Dunes Before & After School Programs

Position: School Age Assistant Teacher Float

Hours of Work: part-time, Monday to Friday: 7:00-9:00am & 3:00-6:00pm

Salary & Benefits:

• Pay rate $19.10 per hour
• A complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y’s philosophy of health and well-being
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness
• Employee Assistance Program

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
• Successful completion of Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector within the last 6 months
• Up-to-date immunizations

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:

• 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

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.