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Early Years Program Facilitator – Team Lead

8/20/2013

Organization: YMCA
Hours: Fixed Term (1 year) - Part Time variable hours (evenings and weekends required)
SALARY: 16.07 per hour
START DATE: September 2013
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Ontario Early Years
LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA

FUNCTION: 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. Provide support and assistance to the OEYC Supervisor on the daily operations of the centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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
Assume responsibility for communicating with parents, on site partners, and agencies
Work with team members to prepare a quality program that
meets 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 program environment for children that is welcoming
with various age appropriate toys and activities
Maintain open lines of communication with all staff, parents
and external contacts
Maintain parent and child relationships on a daily basis and provide ongoing parent education and information
Assume responsibility for daily administration, including
documentation of centre occurrences, attendance and curriculum projects as required
Assist in the orientation of parents
Provide positive child guidance
Communicate with Supervisor when support/guidance is required for difficult situations regarding the children
Attend professional development workshops, association
meetings, and centre staff meetings
Act as the primary contact in the event of an emergency/issue/concern in the absence of the OEYC Supervisor
Assist in calculating, processing and coding fees and
receipts, update waiting lists, create monthly statistical reports and monthly playground inspections and schedule staff
Assist with hiring, orientation and training of centre staff
and volunteers
Assist with evaluating staff performance and establishing
action plans for staff and centre
Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required
Assume other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Completion of Community College ECE diploma or equivalent
2 - 3 years’ experience in an OEYC or licensed child care
setting preferred
CECE Membership required for qualified ECE
candidates
CPR and First Aid certification
Familiar with the Day Nurseries Act
Acceptable Police Check

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Coaching and Development:
Commits to assisting participants, volunteers and staff to learn and grow personally and professionally.

Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner to support information sharing.

Concern for Health and Safety:
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

Creativity and Innovation:
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve desired results

Tolerance for Ambiguity: Functions effectively in situations of less than perfect or incomplete information.

In addition to the above competencies the Association Core Competencies are required, Commitment to Organization
Vision and Values, Diversity, Integrity, Teamwork

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.

Send resume and cover letter to: recruitment@ckwymca.ca
Human Resources, YMCA Administration Offices
460 Frederick Street, Suite 203,
Kitchener ON N2H 2P5
Fax to: 519-576-6223
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 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
website at www.ymcacambridgekw.ca

CHILDCARE WORKER II ( Causual)

8/14/2013

Organization: YWCA
Position type: Unionized
Hours: Shifts vary based on need
Salary: $18.044 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits

DUTIES: (would include but not be limited to)

Assist in the planning and implementation of a stimulating, developmentally appropriate program for children and their families
To take an active role as part of the Centre’s professional child care team
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:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education would be an asset
CPR and First Aid Training
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

Please respond in writing, indicating how you became aware of this posting by August 17, 2013 to:

Elaine Bridgwater, Coordinator
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
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.

Get Set Learn Afterschool Facilitators - Parent and School Aged Groups (2 Positions)

8/14/2013

Project READ is delivering a Get Set Learn Afterschool Program to Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren at Cambridge Self Help Food Bank this fall (Oct to Dec) on Wednesday evenings (5:30 – 7:30 pm). We need two Group Facilitators – one for the Parents and one for the School aged children's group (Grades 1 – 3). We have a curriculum package and supports for the Facilitators, who would be part of the facilitation team – Parent Facilitator, Preschool Programmers, Program Coordinator and WLU Researchers.

Please find attached an overview of the program and the two job descriptions. This is a fee-for-service contract. Experience in adult and children's literacy development and group facilitation is required. Familiarity and sensitivity to the issues facing families on limited incomes is preferred.

Please forward your resume with a cover email by
August 26 to:
Anne Ramsay
Executive Network Director
Project READ Literacy Network Waterloo-Wellington
298 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 2N6
Tel: 519-570-3054
Fax: 519-570-9510
www.projectread.ca

To learn more about Project READ's, "Get Set Learn Afterschool Program" and to view the Job Description please open the following files.

Get Set Learn Afterschool (School-Age) Facilitator
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Get Set Learn Afterschool Parent Facilitator
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Get Set Learn Afterschool Program Overview
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ECE Teaching Opportunities (Overseas and Local)

8/7/2013

About the Position:
Kinder Kids is currently hiring teachers for our schools in Osaka (Japan) for March 2014, as the school year begins in April. Students are between 18 months and 6 years old. Teachers work in a partnership with an English-speaking Japanese teacher in the classroom. It is a wonderful opportunity to work abroad. Teachers are well compensated, with opportunities for bonuses and promotion, and provided assistance with arrival
and getting set up in our company apartment.

Visit our website at www.kinderkids.com for more information on the programs we offer.

We are also hiring ECE teachers for our school in Mississauga in the upcoming months. Please send your resume to
Stephanie at kinderkidsinternational@gmail.com or call
(905) 855-1111 for more information.

Supervisors(s) Of Early Learning Programs (Full Time)

8/6/2013

Position: Supervisors(s) Of Early Learning Programs (Full Time) New Model of Service for Early Learning in the Waterloo Region Starting in January 2014
Date Required: Transition into role starting in late 2013
Location: To be determined
Reports to: Manager of Early Learning, Child Care and Family
Resources
Hours: 40 hours/week

Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) will possess an ECE Diploma/ Degree & Resource Consulting/Teaching qualifications(equivalencies will beconsidered), progressive experience working with children with special needs, at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a related field, as well as solid leadership, communication, problem-solving, organization, team-building, and scheduling skills. Functional computer skills, a valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation are also required.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager of Early Learning, Child Care
and Family Resources, the Supervisor(s) will provide leadership and supervision to a team of Resource Consultants and Enhanced ECE staff under a new model of service starting in January 2014 for children with any special need concern. The incumbent(s) will facilitate the inclusion of all children within licensed day care and home care environments.

Forward Applications to:
Human Resources c/o K-W Habilitation Services
108 Sydney Street South
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3V2
Fax: 519-571-1629
E-mail: humanresources@kwhab.ca

Closing Date for applications is Wednesday August 7, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Contact will be made to those applicants that will be interviewed only. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date we wish to thank you for applying wish you well with your future endeavours.

Early Years Program Facilitator – Team Lead

CHILDCARE WORKER II ( Causual)

Get Set Learn Afterschool Facilitators - Parent and School Aged Groups (2 Positions)

ECE Teaching Opportunities (Overseas and Local)

Supervisors(s) Of Early Learning Programs (Full Time)

_ECE Professional Resource Centre

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