Organization: Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA
Position: Early Years Program Facilitator-Team Leader
Hours/wkly: Part time, variable hours (evenings &
weekends as required)
Salary: $16.07 per hour
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo
Start date: August 2013
Reports to: Supervisor, Early Years
Overview of the position:
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 and 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 support 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, parent 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, centre staff meetings etc.
· Act as the primary contact in the event of an emergency/issue/concern in the absence of the OEYC
Supervisor
· Assist in calculating, processing fees, coding receipts; updating waiting lists; monthly statistical reports, monthly playground inspections and scheduling of 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: Monday July 8, 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 our website at: www.ymcacambridgekw.ca
Position: Early Years Program Facilitator-Team Leader
Hours/wkly: Part time, variable hours (evenings &
weekends as required)
Salary: $16.07 per hour
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo
Start date: August 2013
Reports to: Supervisor, Early Years
Overview of the position:
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 and 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 support 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, parent 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, centre staff meetings etc.
· Act as the primary contact in the event of an emergency/issue/concern in the absence of the OEYC
Supervisor
· Assist in calculating, processing fees, coding receipts; updating waiting lists; monthly statistical reports, monthly playground inspections and scheduling of 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: Monday July 8, 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 our website at: www.ymcacambridgekw.ca