Location: Jean Steckle Childcare Centre
Wage: $18.873 per hour
Hours/Wkly: 37.5 hours per week
Overview of the position: Applications are invited for the following temporary full-time (maternity leave January until July 2014)
Responsibilities (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
Qualification:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator or related degree or diploma (subject to approval by the Ministry of Education)
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills
- Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting
- Proven ability to work as an effective team member
Please respond in writing, indicating how you became aware of this posting, by November 30, 2013 to:
Elaine Bridgwater, Coordinator
YWCA Jean Steckle Childcare Centre
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.No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.