Early Childhood Educator (Preschool & School Age)

Job summary

The educator will implement activities that meet the developmental needs of preschool and school-aged children. They are responsible for building positive relationships with children and families while maintaining the standards and requirements of the Y.

Job details

At the Y, we’ve never met a kid whose potential we couldn’t see. With 38+ child-care centres in and around Winnipeg, we’re able to help 1,900 kids grow in mind, spirit and body each year. To make a difference in a child’s life, keep reading! These positions are split shift, within a centre offering preschool and school age programming. Why work at the Y? * Great people and great work environment! * We pay most of your benefit premiums * Complimentary Y individual membership * 5% employer-matching pension plan * Many opportunities for growth & advancement Are you the right fit? * Honest, trustworthy and respectful in your approach with children * Able to build positive relationships with children and families * Able to implement activities which meet children’s needs * Able to apply ELCC and the Y’s standards and requirements * Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team What else do you need? * Manitoba Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or 3 or Child Care Assistant in Training (provide proof of enrollment in a qualifying Early Childhood Educator program) * Experience working with pre-school or school-aged children * Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification * Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to complete written documentation Application Deadline: Position open until filled Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings. Contact hr@ymanitoba.ca The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

What you’ll do

The educator will implement activities that meet the developmental needs of preschool and school-aged children. They are responsible for building positive relationships with children and families while maintaining the standards and requirements of the Y.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Manitoba Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or 3 certification or be enrolled in a qualifying program. Applicants are also required to have Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification, along with a clear Police Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Benefits

• Benefit premiums paid • Complimentary Y individual membership • 5% employer-matching pension plan • Opportunities for growth and advancement

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Child care
• Relationship building
• Activity implementation
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Documentation
• Teamwork
• Self-motivation
• First aid
• CPR
• Emergency First Aid
• Self-Motivation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Interpersonal Communications
• Preschool Education
• Trustworthiness
• Honesty

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education