Are you an energetic, personable, and resourceful person who has a genuine desire to help others?
Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that provides best-in-class care and programming for families in the Okanagan?
Do you want to collaborate to achieve an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children?
If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!
- Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA Playing To Learn curriculum is maintained
- Support and deal with sensitive member family experiences and situations, children's behaviors
- Actively participate in programs with children, while being able to coordinate care and meet the demands of staff, children, and families
- Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships
- Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all childcare settings and outings
- Execute behaviour care plans, utilizing a child-centered approach by engaging parents and educators and other YMCA staff
- Actively participate and promote philanthropy through YMCA Association initiatives, including the Strong Kids Campaign and other events (i.e. Healthy Kids Day)
We’d love to hear with people with:
- Only candidates who hold an Early Childhood Certificate with Infant Toddler Certificate can be considered for these positions.
- Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)
- Enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal and organizational skills necessary to support a positive team environment
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
Competencies:
- Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:
Current employees will complete a criminal record re-check process after completing three years of service. Any costs of completing the CRC for current employees will be the responsibility of the Association
An interview must be conducted to ensure understanding of the role.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
