YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin

Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 3 to 30 hour/week
Wage Range: $18.59 – $22.14/hour

The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin offers Ministry of Education licensed, high-quality school-aged childcare for families in St.Thomas, Aylmer, and Elgin County. Our programs run before and after school. We also offer Summer, Holiday, PA Day, and March Break Camps.

We serve 10 schools and have 15 programs across St.Thomas and Elgin County. Schools we serve are:

Elgin Court PS (254 First Ave, St.Thomas, ON)
Eva Circe Cote PS (94885 Sparta Line, Sparta, ON)
Davenport PS (80 Rutherford Ave, Aylmer, ON)
McGregor PS (204 John St. S, Aylmer, ON)
Mitchell Hepburn PS (95 Raven Ave. St.Thomas, ON)
New Sarum PS (9473 Belmont Rd; New Sarum, ON)
Springfield PS (51336 Ron McNeil Line, Springfield, ON)
Straffordville PS (9188 Plank Rd; Straffordville, ON)
Summers Corners PS (50576 Talbot Line, Aylmer, ON)
Southwold PS (39261 Fingal Line, Southold, ON)

We are proud to hire qualified childcare staff including RECEs, CYCs, DSWs, PSWs, and other Caring Adults with demonstrated childcare experience!

The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin is currently recruiting SPLIT SHIFT RELIEF EDUCATORS.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Having Fun: Organizing and implementing activities, crafts, games, and social skills opportunities based on interests and needs of children in our programs.
• Being Safe: Ensuring the supervision and safety of children in program.
• Preparing and serving snacks safely.
• Creating a welcoming and professional environment for children.
• Following the Child Care and Early Years Act requirements and YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin program statement and policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

• Experience working with children ages 4 to 12
• Priority will be given to applicants with an ECE Diploma, Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure
• Standard First Aid with Child and Infant CPR – Level C*
• An acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (employment specific)*
• Educators are knowledgeable, reflective, resourceful, and rich in experience
• Creative, strong communicators, confident problem solvers
• Safe Food Handlers Certification prior to start date*
• Completed High School
• Transportation access twice per day during school year is required due to mandatory split shifts
• School year hours vary but are typically 7-9 am and 3-6 pm.

*These certifications must be in progress to be considered for offer of employment after successful interviews, references, etc.

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to reliable transportation twice a day?
• Are you able to get a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, First-Aid CPR Level C from a WSIB approved Provider, and Safe Food Handlers at your own cost prior to starting work?
• Did anyone from the YWCA refer you to this posting (First and Last Name!)

Apply on our website at:  YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin Childcare Employment Application

The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.