Location: 45 Birchcliff Ave, Kitchener ON

Hours & Compensation:

• Temporary Part-Time
• Pay Rate: $18.16 per hour + eligible employees may receive a Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant (PWEG) of up to $2/hour for in-ratio hours based on the terms and conditions outlined by the Ministry of Education
• Hours: 15 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9:45 am to 12:45 pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: December 16, 2023 (with possibility for extension)

Key Responsibilities:

• To take an active role as part of the Centre’s professional child care team working in a program with children with complex needs
• 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

Skills, Qualifications, & Requirements:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator or equivalent, or a 2 year diploma in a field relevant to working with children, ECE students currently enrolled in the program with a minimum of two semesters, enrollment in ECE apprenticeship program and significant experience working with children.
• Experience working with complex needs children
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check and Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification (required)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Child Care and Early Years Act and use of environmental assessment tools
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, parents, children, and the public
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo.

Apply: Online through Indeed OR In writing to:, YW St. Paul Childcare Centre Manager 45 Birchcliff Ave., Kitchener, N2M 4V7

YW Guiding Principles:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs–body, mind, and spirit.
We ensure that women are respected, their voices are heard, and their issues are addressed.
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community.

The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Part-time hours: 17.5 per week

Salary: $18.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Have you applied for and/or interviewed for a position on the YW Childcare team in past?

Licence/Certification:

• Early Childhood Educator diploma or equivalent education (required)
• Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators Registration #? (required)
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification (required)
• Vulnerable Sector Check document (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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