Couchiching School Age Assistant [Canada]

 

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Looking for Passionate Child Care Educators to join our team!

Location: Couchiching Heights
Position available: School Age Assistant Teacher
Required Availability: Part-time, approximately 25 hours/week. Before & After school programs operate Monday to Friday on all school instructional days (vary by school board). Shifts are scheduled based on centre needs and include split-shifts, approximately 7:00-9:00am & 3:00-6:00pm. Shifts and hours vary for non-instructional days.
Anticipated Start Date: August 30, 2023

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months
• Up-to-date mmunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care to all children in a licensed childcare environment
• Actively engages with children and ensures supervision and safety of children at all times
• Plans and implements a consistent child-centered program in accordance with YMCA curriculum’s Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect.
• Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA policies and the YMCA Child Protection Policy
• Completes required documentation of children’s development and interactions
• Ensures positive, professional communication with families on an ongoing basis
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning within a licensed childcare setting
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport with parents, children, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold

Please note only those individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department.

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