Who we are

Rooted in Northern BC for over 50 years, the YMCA of Northern BC is a charity of over 400 staff and volunteers working together to strengthen the foundations of our community through promoting healthy living, fostering belonging, inclusion, and connection, and helping children, families, and seniors thrive. We offer opportunities for personal growth and create social change through child care services, camp programs, community health services, employment services, recreation, and health and fitness services.

What you will do

At the YMCA people are our greatest asset and we are proud to be an employer of choice. Working at the YMCA means you are part of a fun, positive team, in an environment of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and inclusivity. The YMCA is the largest not-for-profit provider of child care in Canada and the YMCA of Northern BC is the largest provider in the north, serving: Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Prince George, Dawson Creek and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home away from home.

What you will bring

Our educators are passionate about creating lasting positive impact in the lives of the children in our care from 3 months to 12 years. Our team of professionals believe in play-based educational programming. We are nurturing, family-centered, and committed to our YMCA Playing to Learn™ and YMCA A Place to Connect™ curriculums. Our team members possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and believe in the power of teamwork.

Hours Full-time & Part-time hours available

What you will gain

$18.50 – $19.63 per hour

Starting 3 weeks of annual vacation (6% Vacation Pay)

YMCA Membership

Paid Sick days

Sick days for family members

Full benefits package

Annual YMCA Pension contribution of 5%

Discount on child care (excluding infant and toddler care)

Responsibilities and abilities

• Read, understand, and follow YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing, and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• To interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming.
• To establish and maintain positive daily communications and interactions with families, providing quality child care, building excellent programming and service to families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Assist in planning and implementing of a consistent child-centred program, in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including activity areas, program areas, common spaces and washrooms.
• To release children to authorized parent/guardian, and ask for ID to ensure that authorized pickup is verified.
• To work with staff team to deliver a high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and to attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other trainings.
• To maintain confidentiality of information related to the centre, children, families, and staff.
• To maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and to be appropriately dressed and groomed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Early Childhood Educator License to Practice
• Special Needs License to Practice is an asset
• Current child care First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Experience working with children in a child care/recreational setting
• TB test and Immunization record
• Three professional references
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search. The YMCA will provide the applicable instructions.

Competencies

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the candidate should possess the following competencies:
1. Leadership/Coaching – Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired result.
2. Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills – Ability to speak, write, listen and secure information in a variety of settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and build relationships inside and outside the organization.
3. Planning/Organizing – Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short- and long-term goals.
4. Problem Solving – Ability to identify an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, determine possible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements and evaluates them.
5. Service Strategy – Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority and respond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.
6. Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation – Ability to manage and lead in order to achieve and exceed identified goals.
7. Community Awareness and Understanding – Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the vision, mission and values of the organization.
8. Project Resource Management – Ability to manage a project from initial planning to completion.
9. Strategic Planning/Visioning – Ability to visualize future direction and formulate strategies, plans and action to achieve vision.

How to apply

Please apply with cover letter, resume, and application (found at nbc.ymca.ca) to:

 

Rebecca Blood

Manager of Recruitment – Child Care
Rebecca.Blood@nbc.ymca.ca

The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.