Join our St Thomas – Elgin EarlyON Child and Family Centre Team!
Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada, offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 16 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the communities we serve for over 50 years!
Position: EarlyON Facilitator – Canada Summer Jobs Student
Location: St Thomas – Elgin County (main site 10 S Edgeware Road, St Thomas, ON)
Start Date: July 2, 2024, to August 24, 2024-8-week contract
Compensation: Range from $17 - $19 per hour
As part of your total compensation:
• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs.
• 4% vacation paid each pay.
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed.
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth.
Schedule:
• Monday through Friday (additional various weekends and early evenings)
• 7.5-hour workday
• 35-hour work week
• Required to rotate shifts that cover the full hours of operation of the centre.
In this role, you will:
• Implement/design and deliver a play based, inclusive learning environment (indoors/outdoors/community-based locations) for children and families for drop-in playgroups and programs.
• Provide support for all inquiries in person/phone/email/social media including program sign-in platform KEyON.
• Maintain accurate records, files and forms as required by the Ministry of Education and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario.
• Liaise with parents, school principal and school staff, as well as community contacts in a professional manner at all times; engage in community events.
• All areas of the room must be child ready during program hours – all activities are available to children during the program, and thoughtful invitations to play and learning centers are evident.
• Utilize age-appropriate child coaching, mentoring techniques in all interactions with families.
• Strong knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Years.
• Follow the Public Health, Sanitization and disinfection procedures, Emergency and Fire Regulations/Requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds (children and/or activity equipment)
• Ensure own performance follows the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, including Health and Safety, Child Protection and Risk Management.
Education and Skills Qualifications:
• An Early Childhood Educator Diploma preferred, or post-secondary and experience in a related field of study.
• Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Graduates in a related field of study must be members of their associations as required.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed.
• Current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old).
• Canada Summer Jobs Criteria - Applicants are required to between the ages of 18 -30 years of age and a Canadian Citizen.
• Ontario Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle for local travel.

Why The Y?
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers. We offer meaningful employment and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

To Apply:
• The job posting deadline closes at 4pm on Friday May 3, 2024.
• Include in your submission your specialized experience, and why you are the best candidate for this role. Please include the name of the position and location in your application.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.