Applications are invited for the following permanent full-time position.
 
CHILDCARE WORKER I unionized position
 
DUTIES:  (would include but not be limited to)

• To plan and implement a stimulating, developmentally appropriate  play-based  program for children and their families

• To work as part of a team of Childcare Workers and monitor the quality of the program
• To provide a warm and nurturing environment for children and families
• To maintain effective communication with staff, parents and coordinator
• To ensure the health and safety of the children
• To act as a positive role model for the children

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree or diploma (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education)
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C 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

All employees of the YWCA are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
Pay rate:         $20.7376 per hour
Hours:             37.5 hours per week
(position starts September 1, 2017)
 
Please respond in writing by July 20, 2017 to:
Ana Cabral, Manager
YWCA Childcare Centre (Bridge Street)
8 Bridge Street East
Kitchener, ON   N2K 1J2
Email: ana.cabral@ywcakw.on.ca
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals
of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.   

Applications are invited for the following permanent full-time position of:
CHILDCARE WORKER I (unionized position) 
DUTIES:  (would include but not be limited to)

• To plan and implement a stimulating, developmentally appropriate play-based program for children and their families

• To work as part of a team of Childcare Workers and monitor the quality of the program
• To provide a warm and nurturing environment for children and families
• To maintain effective communication with staff, parents and coordinator
• To ensure the health and safety of the children
• To act as a positive role model for the children

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree or diploma (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education)
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare setting

• Proven ability to work as an effective team member

All employees of the YWCA are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
Pay rate:      $20.7376 per hour
Hours:          37.5 hours per week
(Position starts September 5, 2017)

​Please respond in writing by July 20, 2017 to:
Michele Kempster, Manager
YWCA Childcare Centre (Duke St.)
Kitchener City Hall
111 Duke St. W.
Kitchener, ON  N2H 6P6
Email: michele.kempster@ywcakw.on.ca
Fax:  519-576-0129
 
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.

TEMPORARY PART TIME YOUTH WORKER I
(unionized position – 2.5 year contract)
 
The Youth Worker will develop, plan and facilitate activities for Community Sheroes, a mentorship program for girls 12-16 centered around social justice, leadership, team work, citizenship, and community development and change.  This position is responsible for organizing weekly programming opportunities, including activities to enhance understanding of community and systemic issues, social justice initiatives, advocacy and change making, as well as organizing volunteer opportunities for program participants and mentors.
 
Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in the area of social work, social justice, women’s studies, child and youth worker, recreation or other relevant field of study.
• Work experience with youth, developing and facilitating youth-led programming.
• Awareness of issues and community resources relevant to pre-teen and teenage girls.
• Creativity and skill in researching relevant activities to provide diversity in programming.
• Working knowledge of program evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with and liaison with multiple stakeholders, including program participants, parents, community centre staff, guest facilitators, etc.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity and the ability to be able to change tasks or directions with ease, make back up plans, and explore new ways of delivering programming.
• Working knowledge and experience working with youth to influence change in the community is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete planning and facilitation work independently.

• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification

All employees of the YWCA are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
Rate of Pay:        $20.7376 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Hours:                6 hours per week (Two hours in program, four hours planning time)
 
Please respond with resume by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017: 
Jennifer Gordon, Director, Youth Services
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Fax: 519-576-0129. jennifer.gordon@ywcakw.on.ca
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

​Applications are invited for the temporary part-time positions of:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER I
unionized position
DUTIES:
·         To implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for 4 - 12 year olds which allow for choice, creativity, and independence
·         To take responsibility for the health and safety of the children in your care
·         To follow daily schedules and take responsibility for clean up and organization of supplies
·         To act as a positive role model for the children
·         To work as part of a team of Youth Development Workers
·         Maintaining effective communication with staff, parents, facility staff and manager
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
·         Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree such as Recreation and Leisure, Child and Youth Worker (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education)
·         Minimum one year experience with School Age children, preferably in a childcare, education or recreation setting

• Understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act and familiarity with the use of assessment tools such as ECERS, ITERS, SACERS, High Five

·         Enthusiasm, initiative and a working knowledge of child development
·         Proven ability to work as an effective team member
·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification

Rate of pay: $20.7376 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Hours:          One temporary (Sept to March) part-time position:  10 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
                            One temporary (Sept to June) part-time position: 13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
                            One temporary (Sept to Dec) part-time position: 17.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
 
Please respond in writing by July 20, 2017, indicating how you became aware of this job opportunity to: 
Jennifer Marshall, Manager, School Age Programs
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo, 153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Email: jennifer.marshall@ywcakw.on.ca     
Fax:  519-576-0129
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations.
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
 

Applications are invited for the permanent part-time positions of:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER I
(unionized position)
DUTIES:
·         To implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for 4 - 12 year olds which allow for choice, creativity, and independence
·         To take responsibility for the health and safety of the children in your care
·         To follow daily schedules and take responsibility for clean up and organization of supplies
·         To act as a positive role model for the children
·         To work as part of a team of Youth Development Workers
·         Maintaining effective communication with staff, parents, facility staff and manager
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
·         Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree such as Recreation and Leisure, Child and Youth Worker (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education)
·         Minimum one year experience with School Age children, preferably in a childcare, education or recreation setting
·         Knowledge of the Day Nurseries Act and familiarity with the use of assessment tools such as ECERS, ITERS, SACERS, High Five
·         Enthusiasm, initiative and a working knowledge of child development
·         Proven ability to work as an effective team member
·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification

Rate of pay: $20.7376 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Positions:   One permanent part-time position:  15 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
                            One permanent part-time position:  8.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
                            One permanent part-time position: 12.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
                            One permanent part-time position:  11.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
                            Three permanent part-time positions:  7.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
                            Three permanent part-time positions:  16.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
                            One permanent part-time position:  13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)
Please respond in writing by July 20, 2017, indicating how you became aware of this job opportunity to:   
Jennifer Marshall, Manager, School Age Programs
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo, 153 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Email: jennifer.marshall@ywcakw.on.ca
Fax:  519-576-0129
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
 

Applications are invited for the following temporary, full-time position.
 
CHILDCARE WORKER I
(unionized position)
 
DUTIES:  (would include but not be limited to)

• To plan and implement a stimulating, developmentally appropriate  play-based  program for children and their families

• To work as part of a team of Childcare Workers and monitor the quality of the program
• To provide a warm and nurturing environment for children and families
• To maintain effective communication with staff, parents and coordinator
• To ensure the health and safety of the children
• To act as a positive role model for the children

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree or diploma (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education)
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member

 
All employees of the YWCA are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
Pay rate:         $20.7376 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Hours:             31.25 hours per week (11:30 AM to 6 PM)
 
Please respond in writing, indicating how you became aware of this posting by June 11, 2017 to:
 
Andrea Hardy, RECE
Manager, YWCA Childcare Centre (St. Paul)
45 Birchcliffe Ave.
Kitchener, ON   N2M 4V7
Fax: 519.576.0129
Email:  andrea.hardy@ywcakw.on.ca
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.