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Conestoga Child Development Centres are hiring YDP leaders and other part time positions

8/21/2014

Youth Development Program Leaders Needed.

Dept/Campus: Community Services/Various Locations
Posting Date: August 20, 2014
Closing Date: August 25, 2014 (midnight)
Rate of Pay: $16.51/hr.
Vacancy Type: Support Staff – Part-time Contract (up to
24 hours per week)

We require qualified, reliable individuals to operate our YDP programs before and after school, at various locations located throughout the Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo areas.Other part time and supply work available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support and facilitate a high quality program for children based on observation
Provide a warm and nurturing environment where children are valued and respected with an emphasis on self-esteem, security, choice making, acceptance of individual and trust
Act as a resource to parents in problem solving situations
Support and document areas including programming, curriculum and children
Uphold the Day Nurseries Act along with the guidelines in the staff handbook
Maintain Raising The Bar quality initiative which includes individual professional learning

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two year diploma in Early Childhood Education or Recreation and Leisure Services
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a positive attitude, tact, discretion and patience
Good time management and organization skills
Creative and flexible, able to participate in solving problems
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Willing to take initiative
Ability to apply the principles of child development and positive behaviour

Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged and will be considered. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Please submit your applications to Louise Harnett at Lharnett@conestogac.on.ca

YWCA hiring

8/20/2014

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: $16.50 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits

Hours: Shifts vary based on need

Please respond in writing, indicating how you became aware of this posting by August 26, 2014 to:

Andrea Hardy, Childcare Coordinator
YWCA St. Paul Childcare Centre
45 Birchcliffe Ave.
Kitchener, ON N2M 4V7
Email: andrea.hardy@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.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Carizon Hiring Child Care Worker

8/19/2014

As a Child Care Worker you contribute to a program that is
conducive to the social, emotional and cognitive development of pre-schoolers and infants attending the childcare program. The incumbent works closely with the full program team and contributes by creating an environment in the childcare division that is safe, enriching and stimulating for child care.

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions including:

 1 vacancy at Knox Presbyterian Church (Waterloo)
 2 vacancies at Trinity United Church (Kitchener)
 3-4 relief staff to work between locations

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist the Childcare Supervisor in planning organizing and supervising the child care program
 Plan and organize age-appropriate crafts/activities and obtain program materials
 Maintain attendance and other care records required for information
 Supervise the children in the crafts/activities
 Check that the equipment used in childcare is safe secure and age-appropriate
 Wash and disinfect toys on a weekly basis and change and collect infant laundry as required
 Maintain the childcare area, setting up and taking down as required
 Manage relationship with parents and provide a positive role model for parents; demonstrate appropriate interactions with children and report positive and negative incidents to the Childcare Supervisor
 Maintain a child centred focus and build trusting relationships with the parents and share your professional observations of their child's time at the program
 Contribute to team effectiveness by sharing information, attending meetings and being flexible to support the overall team
 Individual may be assigned to focus on infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers (appropriate planning time will be included in the work schedule)
 Supervise the children for all activities during the program and until they are returned to their parents
 Maintain the quality and standards of the program
 Support the work of Carizon in other ways, as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
 Early Childhood Education background prefered or equivalency
 1-3 years experience
 Detailed knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and child care practices and standards in Canada
 First aid training and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:
 The incumbent requires excellent communication skills, which includes; courtesy, tact, discretion, providing detailed explanations, persuasion, interpretation, and diplomacy
 Self-motivated, committed, very organized and sensitive to the needs of participants
 Satisfactory criminal record check for vulnerable sector (within past 6 months)

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume (in confidence), before 4:00 p.m. on the last day of this posting to: Human Resources via email: hr@carizon.ca, quoting the competition number in the cover letter and email subject line.

We request that candidates please send their cover letter and resume together as one combined document (Word.doc, PDF etc.).

SALARY: As per salary grid
LOCATION: 1855 Notre Dame Drive St. Agatha
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Non-union
STATUS: Permanent, part-time
HOURS OF WORK: < 10 hours/ week, varied
SCHEDULE: Weekdays
COMPETITION NUMBER: 35-14 (NUC-21)
START DATE: TBD

YWCA hiring Full-time RECE

8/19/2014

Please be advised of the following job posting in our child care services: Full Time RECE

37.5 hours per week
Hours: Vary
Status: One Year Contract (possibility of extension)
Location: TBA
Requirements: R.E.C.E.; First Aid and Infant Child CPR

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 myself on or before Friday, August 22, 2014.

Vicki Warren
Director of Child Care Services
YWCA Cambridge
55 Dickson St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 7A5

Phone: 519-267-6444
FAX: 519-267-6440
v.warren@ywcacambridge.ca

YWCA Hiring School Age Staff

8/19/2014

Please be advised of the following job posting in our child care services:School Age Staff

25 hours per week
Hours: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Status: One Year Contract (possibility of extension)
Location: Ryerson
Requirements: RECE; First Aid and Infant Child CPR

Applicants who are interested in only the morning or afternoon should still apply and indicate this in your cover letter.

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 myself on or before Friday, August 22, 2014.

Vicki Warren
Director of Child Care Services
YWCA Cambridge
55 Dickson St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 7A5

Phone: 519-267-6444
FAX: 519-267-6440
v.warren@ywcacambridge.ca

YWCA Supply Staff Needed

8/19/2014

YWCA CAMBRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES

Please be advised of the following job posting in our child care services:Supply Staff

Hours: Vary (provide us with your availability)
Status: Indefinite (update your schedule as it changes)
Requirements: Previous work with children; First Aid and CPR an asset

Those with RECE will be eligible to apply for other positions within the organization as they become available.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Vicki Warren
Director of Child Care Services
YWCA Cambridge
55 Dickson St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 7A5
Phone: 519-267-6444
FAX: 519-267-6440
v.warren@ywcacambridge.ca

THE YMCAs OF CAMBRIDGE & KITCHENER-WATERLOOJOB OPPORTUNITY

8/18/2014

EMPLOYED BY: The YMCA of Cambridge or Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA
SERVICE AREA: Community Services
POSITION: Child Care Teacher
LOCATION: Cambridge or Kitchener-Waterloo
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Child Care Centre
HOURS: Full Time or Part Time (evenings & weekends as required)
SALARY: $15.72 per hour
START DATE: September 2014

FUNCTION: To create a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, while supporting families. Adhere to the Days Nursery Act and YMCA policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create an environment that is safe, clean and welcoming
Provide materials for children that will give them the opportunity to learn, be successful and grow as individuals
Be responsible for communicating with parents
Work with team members to prepare a quality program that meets the appropriate developmental needs of the children
Complete program plans as per curriculum requirements
Ensure that a diversified program is developed with established routines that supports and nurtures the development of the child
Set-up classroom with the various age appropriate toys and activities for children resulting in an environment that will be welcoming
Be responsible for written communication consisting of: attendance and accident reports, daily communication book, recording messages,
and the maintenance of information sheets on each child
Administer medication as per requirements
Prepare developmental profiles and conduct parent-teacher interviews as required
Provide positive child guidance
Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required
Assume other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Community College ECE diploma or equivalent
CECE Membership required for qualified ECE candidates
CPR and First Aid certification
Familiar with the Day Nurseries Act
Acceptable Police Check
3-6 months of experience in programming with children and families preferred

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the Association.
Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results. Challenge the status quo to discover more effective ways of performing.
Initiative: Do the right thing at the right time without being asked.
Problem Solving: Identify an issue, gather and process relevant information to find solutions, select appropriate responses and implement them.

NOTE: This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.
NOTE: If internal candidates are interested in an opportunity to work at another centre, we invite you to apply by the deadline. Should there be a domino effect, there will not be another posting. Please express your interest with this posting for any future Child Care Teaching positions that may become available through this posting.

Send resume and cover letter to: recruitment@ckwymca.ca or Fax to: 519-576-6223
Human Resources, YMCA Administration Offices,
460 Frederick Street, Suite 203, Kitchener ON N2H 2P5

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 12:00 pm

The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and the Human Rights Code. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices, in keeping with privacy laws. For more information on the YMCA’s commitment to privacy, please visit our web site at www.ymcacambridgekw.ca
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Waterloo Co-Operative Preschool Hiring

8/18/2014

Position Available: Assistant RECE Teacher, Part time Seasonal

Waterloo Co-Operative Preschool is a non-profit co-operative preschool run for the children, by the teachers and parents. We require an ECE who has experience working with children aged 18 months to 5 years to be the assistant teacher in a part time role at our school. Our ideal candidate will be caring, enthusiastic, energetic and compassionate and will possess a true love of working with young children and their families. The applicant must possess an ECE diploma with the intent to register with the College of ECE.

Programming at Waterloo Co-Operative Preschool runs from September to June, with breaks in December and March.

Hours of the Assistant RECE are dependent on the enrollment in each class. The average number of hours is between 15-20 hours per week and, depending on the time of year, could increase to as many as 31 hours per week. This position requires an individual who is a great team player and is flexible based on the needs of the school/ Lead Teacher.

Qualifications and Requirements
·         Acts as the Assistant Teacher for all classes whose ratios call for a second RECE (or at the request of the Lead Teacher and/or Board of Directors)

·         Maintains professional development to meet licensing requirements (including registration with the College of the ECE and First Aid)

·         Provides training for participating parents on in-class roles & duties throughout the year

·         Ensures open communication with parents, and reports all concerns to Lead Teacher and/or Board of Directors

·         Chairs the Snack Committee

·         Attends meetings, events and open houses as required

·         Assists in the planning and implementation of programs and themes, rotates toys, ensures upkeep of the classroom, bulletin boards, playground and all areas of the Preschool

·         Comfortable and confident acting in a leadership role with the children, volunteers and participating parents

·         Ensures the safety and security of children, staff, volunteers and visitors at all times. Suggests and implements improvements on current practices and procedures in order to improve the overall safety and functionality of the Preschool

·         Performs other duties as requested by the Lead Teacher or the Board of Directors

Wage: Paid bi-weekly minimum of $16.00/hour plus wage subsidy, based on experience.

Position commences: September 2014

Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, September 5th, 2014 to the Board of Directors at waterloopreschool@gmail.com.

YWCA Hiring Temporary Part-Time

8/13/2014

Applications are invited for the temporary part-time (until the end of June, 2015) position of:

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER I (unionized position)

DUTIES:
·         To implement engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for 8 - 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 co-ordinator

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
·         Current first aid and C.P.R training

Rate of pay:   $19.381 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Hours: 10 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
13.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday afternoons)

Please forward applications in writing by August 19, 2014 indicating how you became aware of this job opportunity to; Jennifer Marshall, Coordinator, School Age Programs
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Email: jennifer.marshall@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.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA to hire CASUAL CHILDCARE WORKER (unionized position)

8/11/2014

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: $16.50 per hour
Hours: as needed

Please respond in writing by August 18, 2014 to indicating how you became aware of this job opportunity to:
Ana Cabral, Coordinator
YWCA Bridgeport Childcare Centre
8 Bridge Street East
Kitchener, ON N2K 1J2
Email: ana.cabral@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.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Conestoga Child Development Centres are hiring YDP leaders and other part time positions

YWCA hiring

Carizon Hiring Child Care Worker

YWCA hiring Full-time RECE

YWCA Hiring School Age Staff

YWCA Supply Staff Needed

THE YMCAs OF CAMBRIDGE & KITCHENER-WATERLOOJOB OPPORTUNITY

Waterloo Co-Operative Preschool Hiring

YWCA Hiring Temporary Part-Time

YWCA to hire CASUAL CHILDCARE WORKER (unionized position)

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