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YMCA of Stratford-Perth Hiring New Staff

1/29/2016

YMCA of Stratford-Perth Child Care Services

We are now accepting applications for part time and full time Child Care Educators. Our Programs are expanding to meet the needs of our community. We are expanding Early Learning capacities with a new Full Day program and extending services in our School Age site to accommodate more families for 2015 and 2016 school years.

Positions require dedicated professionals with strong foundations in child development and the guiding principles of How Does Learning Happen. You will have a thorough knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and a Professional Philosophy grounded in Play-Based Early Learning Curriculum.

Placements beginning March 2016 thru May 2016.

Education and Qualifications:

Registered Early Childhood Educators or training and experience in a related field
CPR-C/First Aid
Current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector
3 current references
ECE Apprenticeship opportunities
Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen and the Child Care and Early Years Act

Remuneration for these positions:

YMCA Memberships, benefits, discounts and training programs
Starting wage: $13.25 per hour; plus applicable Government Grant $2.00/hr for qualified candidates
School Age Site Supervisors: $14.81 per hour; plus applicable Government Grant $2.00/hr for qualified candidates
Environment supportive to personal and professional growth and development.

The YMCA is a leading agency in Licensed Child Care and looking for leaders who can grow and develop within our programs while contributing to building a team that builds the Y.

Drop by 204 Downie Street, Stratford Ontario with your application package or email:

Lori Darling
Manager of Child Care Services
Lori_Darling@ymca.ca
519-271-0480

We look forward to meeting with you!

Christian Preschool Classroom Hiring Part Time

1/26/2016

ENHANCED STAFFING POSITION in a Christian Preschool Classroom
Current contract 17 hours weekly, Hourly Wage depends on qualifications. Starting ASAP

Job Description
Assist the classroom staff in providing an engaging learning experience for all children.
1. Learn about and support children with a range of special needs
2. Develop a warm and caring relationship with the children.
3. Operate within the requirements of the Child care and Early Year Act 2014.
4. Works as a team member with all other staff and volunteers
5. Observe, document and assess classroom needs while implementing suggestions from outside professionals

Qualifications:

A graduate of an accredited Early Childhood Education Program.
Be a member of The College of E.C.E.
Be willing and excited to work with children with a range of special needs
Good written and verbal communications skills.
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
This candidate must have a faith background.
Has an understanding of Emergent practices, observation and documentation.
Is Familiar with the ‘How does Learning Happen ‘Document or is willing to learn and embrace it.

Closing date: Feb 5th, 2016

Please send resume to Kylie at theoaks@cvcf.ca

Butterfly Learning Centre Hiring Support Staff

1/26/2016

Butterfly Learning Centre
Position: Supply Staff
Hours: Varied
Description of Duties: Nurtures children by assisting in providing educational programs. Works within the philosophy of the centre and ensures delivery of high quality care and service to families.

Required & Preferred Background:

R-ECE diploma an asset.
College of Early Childhood Educator membership and asset.
Current CPR and First Aid an asset.
Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Please direct your resume to:
Christa O’Connor, RECE
Executive Director
c/o Butterfly Learning Centre
30 Bathurst Drive, Waterloo, ON N2V 1V6
Phone 519-880-9021x112 Fax 519-340-0265
christa@butterflylearningcentre.com

YWCA Childcare Centres Hiring Childcare Worker

1/25/2016

Applications are invited for the position of:
CASUAL CHILDCARE WORKER
(unionized position)

DUTIES:

To provide classroom coverage
To provide support and assistance to part-time and full-time childcare staff with daily centre routines and in the delivery of stimulating, developmentally appropriate play-based programming
To provide a warm and nurturing environment for children and families
To ensure the health and safety of the children
To act as a positive role model for the children

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent would be an asset
CPR and First Aid Certification
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting
Proven ability to work as an effective team member

Pay rate:          $17.2667 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Hours:                        as needed Monday to Friday

Please respond in writing by January 31, 2016 indicating how you became aware of this job opportunity to:

Elaine Bridgwater, Manager
YWCA Childcare Centre (Jean Steckle)
130 Woodbine Ave.
Kitchener, ON   N2R 1X9
Fax: 519-576-0129
Email: elaine.bridgwater@ywcakw.on.ca

The YWCA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations, and are committed to ensuring equal and full participation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Peekaboo Child Care hiring full time

1/7/2016

Registered Early Childhood Educator
Peekaboo Child Care Centres Cambridge
Position: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Hourly Range: To be determined

Peekaboo Child Care Centre, is currently seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for a full time position.

Required Background: Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized community college; Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators; Working knowledge of the Child Care Early Years Act regulations; Current Standard First Aid with CPR (C); Current negative Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen (within six months); Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism by providing strong customer service, ability to listen and respond appropriately to children and co-workers.

Preferred Background: Experience in a child care setting; Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen and Early Learning for Every Child Today; Working with children with differing abilities and their families; Knowledge and application of the Environment Rating Scales; Knowledge of Quality First program; Computer literacy.
A combination of skills and experience will be considered.
Peekaboo values high quality staff looking to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Professionalism and the ability to deliver high quality standards to our families are of utmost importance to us. We operate highly ethical centres and that focus on going the extra mile, listening to our customers, creatively meeting needs, and always being respectful to those we serve. We look for qualified and strategic team players that can be are caring, deliver excellence, hold integrity, are inclusive and flexibility.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to confidently manage stressful situations in a professional manner
Available to work flexible hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm as required
Available to work evenings and weekends to attend meetings, social centre events and professional development opportunities.
Flexibility is required to cover at any point of the day to ensure Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA) ratios are covered

Duties:
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, you would be responsible for promoting Peekaboo’s vision, philosophy, policies, and procedures. You would also be responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the children. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Ensures all actions and activities meet Child Care Early Years Act regulations.
Implements Health and Safety Standards.
Supports children through play with a emergent curriculum approach, with support from academic programs
Observes and documents children development and learning and integrates outcomes of observations into curriculum development
Integrates concepts of How does learning happen and Early Learning for Every Child Today throughout curriculum development and delivery
Prepares, maintains, and supervises classroom and playground activities

Works in partnership with classroom team members and Management to share pertinent information concerning children, their families and classroom operations.
Develop and maintains positive relationships with families.
Collaborates with Community Service Providers to support all children including the implementation of programs and activities for children with differing abilities.
Supervises field trips and community outings as required.
Actively participates in performance management program
Participates in ongoing professional growth and development.
Performs housekeeping duties, as required.
Performs other duties, as assigned.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume by noon on Friday January 18th, 2016
Peekaboo Child Care Cambridge
460 Sheldon Drive
Cambridge, Ontario
N1T 2C1
519-620-0123
Fax : 519-620-0159
Cambridge@peekabookid.com
www.peekabookid.com

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first. These include current full time/part time/supply staff and students. Applicants will be considered for interviews based on the information provided in their application to Parkview Children’s Centre including a current resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted

Note: We will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in our hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

Experience working with children: 1 year

Required education:
Diploma/Certificate

Region of Waterloo Hiring Part-Time

1/5/2016

Child Care Teacher
Length: Casual Part-Time (15 positions)
Hours of Work: Varied up to 24 hours
Wage: $30.94 - $35.16 per hour
Location: Region of Waterloo, Five (5) Children’s Centres

Description of Duties:
Provides early childhood education programs that meet the developmental needs of children enrolled in the Region’s corporately-operated Children’s Centres; ensures
compliance with the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA), Child & Family Services Act (C&FSA), and Regional policy & procedures; and maintains the standards and practices of the HighScope Curriculum Approach to Early Childhood Education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of teaching methods, principles and practices related to Early Childhood Education, acquired through completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in Early Childhood Education, plus 2 years of related experience
working with children under 5 years of age.
• Must meet and maintain requirements detailed in the Child Care & Early Years Act; must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario; provide proof of and maintain a
record of immunizations including TB test, as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health; complete and maintain valid certification in standard first aid, including infant and child CPR; and provide a vulnerable sector Police Records Check, prepared no earlier than six months before hire, and every five years thereafter; must complete an annual "Offense Declaration."
• Must be eligible for HighScope certification with the HighScope Educational Research Foundation within 12 months of start of employment.
• Knowledge and experience with inclusive practice, child development, child guidance, child health and nutrition, and special needs children. Knowledge and experience with the HighScope Curriculum Approach to Early Childhood
Education. Knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act and related Regional policy.
• Human relations skills, including knowledge of communication and observational techniques.
• Ability to read professional journals/manuals and participate in job training workshops to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Ability to document observations of children’s behaviour and development each day and create written daily program plans based on observations and knowledge of child development; maintain documentation on each child in the classroom and prepare written reports for meetings with parents, team members and external consultants; and prepare application packages and supporting documentation for teacher certification with the HighScope Educational Research
Foundation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly while interacting with children daily and adapt communication strategies to meet individual children’s needs; communicate with parents, team members, and other professionals to share information and solicit feedback and input into discussions; respond to questions and inquiries from parents; and discuss occurrences in the centre with the supervisor and other members of the team.
• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants to apply and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact Human Resources & Citizen Service Reception at phone number (519-575-4757 ext. 3527), TTY number (519-575-
4608) to request and alternate format.

Please apply online, by the closing date January 22, 2016, quoting competition number 2015-2047. Or, send your resume to: The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Staffing
Coordinator, 150 Frederick Street, 3rd Floor, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3. We are committed to employment equity and thank all applicants in advance, however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

YWCA CAMBRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES

1/4/2016

Please be advised of the following job postings in our child care services:

Float/School Age Staff
37.5 hours per week
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Status: Maternity Leave Feb. 29-Sept. 30, 2016 (possibility of further positions)
Location: St. Elizabeth
Requirements: RECE, Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR, Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

School Age Staff
27.5 hours per week
Hours: 12:30-6:00 p.m.
Status: Maternity Leave One Year commencing February 5, 2016
Location: Ryerson
Requirements: RECE or working toward diploma in ECE or Rec and Leisure, Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR, Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

School Age Staff
30 hours per week
Hours: 7:15-10:15 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Status: One Year Contract (possibility of extension)
Location: Ryerson in am/St. Margaret in pm
Requirements: Experience with children; Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR, Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check, working toward diploma in ECE or Rec and Leisure an asset

Supply Staff
Hours: Vary (provide us with your availability)
Status: Indefinite (update your schedule as it changes)
Location: Varies between four child care centres
Requirements: Experience with children; Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR, Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Person filling position will be eligible to apply for other positions within the organization as they become available.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Vicki Warren on or before Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at v.warren@ywcacambridge.ca .

YMCA of Stratford-Perth Hiring New Staff

Christian Preschool Classroom Hiring Part Time

Butterfly Learning Centre Hiring Support Staff

YWCA Childcare Centres Hiring Childcare Worker

Peekaboo Child Care hiring full time

Region of Waterloo Hiring Part-Time

YWCA CAMBRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES

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