The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 20 locations in our communities with an additional 170 points of delivery throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking full time, salaried Early Childhood Educators to join our Child Care team. This position is located at the Central Labrador YMCA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. To be employed in the field of early childhood education and to successfully fulfill field placement requirements, students must be able to lift and move children, materials and equipment (up to 50 pounds) on a consistent basis. As well, physical effort, strength and endurance is required in the supervision and care of children, e.g., maintaining balance, kneeling and bending, pushing and pulling strollers and carts, and moving quickly to assist children in emergency situations.

Job Requirements

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
• AECENL Certification Level 2 or higher
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors Check
• Current Emergency First Aid
• Our YMCA policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid exemption

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

• Competitive compensation; paid general leave (21 days) and annual/vacation leave (12 days for first year of employment) for full time employees, medical and dental insurance, life and long-term disability, and accidental death or dismemberment coverage (employee), and matched pension contributions (5-9%)

• Monetary awards for employees who participate in our referral program

• Annual performance based wage/salary increases

• Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work

• Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week

• Enhance your health with a free health, fitness and aquatics membership (immediate family included) to the Central Labrador YMCA

• We cover the fees for: AECENL annual membership, Emergency/Standard First Aid, Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Checks, and professional learning fees

• Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs

• Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values

Key Competencies

• Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
• Demonstrates the ability to see the world from a child’s perspective
• Build relationships with people through behaviours such as greeting people by name, anticipating needs and providing feedback
• Demonstrates personal discipline to meet expectations and goals
• Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
• Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great participant experience

Please apply to this posting.

The YMCA is on the 2022 Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers. Join the YMCA and become a part of a team you’ll love.

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $38,220.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

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