WHO WE ARE

At YPCE, we have a passion for excellence and creating opportunities to enhance leadership qualities and good character. We foster courtesy, respect, responsibility, integrity, kindness, and the development of confidence. YPCE emphasizes the benefits of outdoor, play-based learning environments in all Canadian weather.
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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (Child and Youth Care diploma/degree, Recreation and Leisure Services diploma/degree or Bachelor of Education/OCT Member)
• Registered and in good standing with the College of ECEs, if applicable
• Experience working with children JK to 12 years of age
• Recent Vulnerable Sector Check
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Up to date immunizations
• Familiar with “How Does Learning Happen?” would be an asset
• Strong programming and communications skills
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable interacting with and supporting families and community members
• Ability to actively participate in the outdoor program in inclement weather
• Physically able to lift and/or assist with the moving of a child, the moving of supplies or equipment
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU!

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.55-$29.85 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Your RECE Registration Number, if applicable
• Are you available to work a SPLIT SHIFT from 7–9 AM and 3–6 PM daily?

Experience:

• Working with School Age Children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)
• First Aid/CPR Certificate (preferred)
• Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-2

• To plan and implement an age appropriate program indoors and outdoors meeting the requirements of “How Does Learning Happen?” and the 4 foundations
• To create a professional and positive image for the Agency on a daily basis
• To have a working knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act and be in compliance with the Policies and Procedures of the Agency
• To work as a member of a team which includes other staff, parents, community and the Agency
• To share in the care and housekeeping tasks of the Centre
• To grow and improve in the knowledge and skills required for the job
• To create an inclusive environment where each child and family is valued
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