Early Childhood Educator

at  YMCA of Northern Alberta

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is looking for someone who enjoys teaching and developing others to fill the position of Early Childhood Educator to provide high quality care and service to families in YMCA Child Care programs by implementing and teaching programs.
The YMCA of Northern Alberta strives to integrate our values of diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve.

• Consistently represent YMCA’s values and mission, comply with all YMCA Policies, procedures and Provincial Licensing regulations
• Work and communicate with a team to implement Child Care curriculum which may include Playing to Learn, FLIGHT and A Place to Connect.
• Guide and redirect children in situations when conflicts arise using a variety of positive child guidance techniques
• Ensure children are accounted for at all times
• Treat all families respectfully, bearing in mind their values, culture and background
• Build relationships with families and communicate, verbally and in writing on a daily basis
• Commitment to Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies and Procedures
• Attend all required professional development and training opportunities
• Consistently provide a safe and clean environment following all cleaning procedures
• Completed required administrative tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned