Early Childhood Educator - Jobs in Medicine Hat, AB

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Position Title: Early Childhood EducatorPay Grid: $15.00-$19.00-depending on ECE levelReports To: Before & After School Care Site LeadDepartment:Hours: Child Care AM and PM shifts availableOur Culture:YMCA of Medicine Hat strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you! Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action. We do the right thing. We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do. We put people first. We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions. We keep our promises. We do what we say we will do. We lead by example. We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.What qualifications are we looking forAt the YMCA of Medicine Hat, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following: Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration · Child Care certification Level 1, 2 or 3 required (training and support will be given to obtain your level 1) · Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level C · Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search · Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage· Child Intervention Check Knowledge & Skills · Working with children in a childcare environment ages 5-12 · Ability to fluently use the entire MS Office suite · Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values · Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence · Excellent customer services, organization, and time management skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills · Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results without constant direct supervision · Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Act and RegulationsWhat does this role look like at the YMCA of Medicine Hat This position is responsible to be in ratio at the Before & After School Care program sites to provide high quality childcare to the children in the program. This position is also required to be in ratio for all PD days and all Licensed Camps when needed.Please Apply:with a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (email addresses and phone numbers) who canattest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.Please send application packages to:Vanessa McVeigh – Before and After School Site ManagerYMCA of Medicine Hat770 1st SEMedicine Hat, AB T1A 0B4Job Type: Part-timeSalary: $15.00-$19.00 per hourBenefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Medicine Hat, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One locationApplication deadline: 2023-01-07Quick Apply

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