THE YMCAs OF CAMBRIDGE & KITCHENER-WATERLOO is Looking a New CHILD CARE TEACHER

THE YMCAs OF CAMBRIDGE & KITCHENER-WATERLOOJOB OPPORTUNITY 
CHILD CARE TEACHER
(School Age Youth Program)
JP 61-2016 – July
LOCATION:    Kitchener and Cambridge
HOURS:          Part Time (before and after school hours)
SALARY:                         $16.44/hour
START DATE:                September 2016

                               
 
FUNCTION: To create a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children, ages 8 to 12, before and after school, to learn and grow, while supporting families.  Adhere to the Child Care and Early Learning 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
• Complete program plans as per curriculum requirements
• Work with team members to ensure that a diversified program is developed with established routines that supports and nurtures the development of the child
• Set-up classroom for children resulting in an environment that will be welcoming with the various age appropriate toys and activities

• 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

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Community College ECE diploma or equivalent (Recreation and Leisure Degree, Child and Youth Worker, OCT qualified Teachers)
• CECE Membership required for qualified ECE candidates
• Previous experience in a licensed child care and/or working with children 8 – 12
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be Available Before and After School hours
• Proven computer knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Clear Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Persons Screening

 
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 coming up with possible 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.
 
Applications are accepted electronically only. Internal candidates must provide a letter of intent and resume, outlining the qualifications they possess that would make them suitable for the position.
 
 When applying, please quote posting number JP 61-2016 - Aug:
 
recruitment@ckwymca.ca
                                                                                                                                                                
APPLICATION DEADLINE:   August 5, 2016, Noon