Position Title: Before & After School Care Program Educator
Reports To: Before and After School Care Site Lead
Pay Grid: $16.50-19.30 plus wage top up
Department: Child Care

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS/PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

• Child Care certification Level 1, 2 or 3 required (training and support will be given to obtain your level 1)
• Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level C
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage
• Child Intervention Check

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Working with children in a childcare environment ages 5-12
• Ability to fluently use the entire MS Office suite
• Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
• Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence
• Excellent customer services, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results without constant direct supervision
• Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Act and Regulations

INTERPERSONAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Provide excellent communication and customer service to parents, guardians, and the community
• Ensure that written and verbal communication with parents is ongoing and presenting using a strength-based approach 
• Role model appropriate leadership, communication and behaviors to all children and community members

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE LOOK LIKE AT THE YMCA OF SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA?

This position is responsible to be in ratio at the Before & After School Care program sites to provide high quality childcare to the children in the program. This position is also required to be in ratio for all PD days and all Licensed Camps when needed.