The YWCA Cindy Beedie Place offers women and children new, safe and affordable homes. YWCA xʷp̓ip̓q̓əyasəm Early Learning and Care Centre is located at Cindy Beedie Place and provides a dynamic 37-space child care catering to 12 toddlers and 25 preschool age children. Women will be able to access affordable, on-site child care while they pursue educational and employment programs.  YWCA goal is to help build a safe community and connect families with wrap-around support including educational bursaries, legal advocacy and employment opportunities.  

What you’ll be doing: 

• Values diverse perspectives, is committed to reflective practice with children, and is eager to grow as both a learner and educator 

• Engaged in exploring the BC Early Learning Framework 

• Child-centered care, including nurturing, responsive, and culturally sensitive care 

• Responsive program planning, implementation, and evaluation 

• Promotes an inclusive environment 

• Maintain a clean and safe environment: launder bibs and cloths, sanitize toys and equipment, and set up the physical space for daily activities 

• Follow each child’s individual daily schedule with consistency and care 

• Track, monitor and document each child’s day, including: 

• Daily routines, locations, and needs 

• Food and liquid intake 

• Health, emotional well-being, and developmental progress 

• Writing daily updates, developmental observations, and progress notes for team members and families 

• Strong communication and relationship-building with children, team members, and parents/guardian 

• Other duties as required 

What you’ll need: 

• The successful candidate will have an ECE certificate.   

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have Infant Toddler Educator certification; Special Needs certificate will be an asset.  

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.  

• Valid Food Safe certification (Level 1) 

• First Aid Certificate 

• Current experience working in licensed Group Child Care two (2) to three (3) experience working in a group childcare 30 months to school age 

• Knowledge and practical experience with current educational practices and theories 

• Familiarity with co-constructed curriculum design and documentation processes 

• Working knowledge of the Early Learning Framework 

• The successful applicant will be a team player, interested in maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment 

• Flexibility to work varied/extended hours as required by the centres  

What we offer:   

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:   

• Extended medical and dental benefits     

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)   

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions    

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members    

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.   

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre   

• Discounts at our Hotel Willo    

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres    

Pay Rate: $24.97 per hour 

(plus $6 wage enhancement for qualified ECEs)