Early Childhood Educator- Supply (Childcare, Preschool and Afterschool)

POSITION OBJECTIVE curriculums, and the NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Childcare developing the child in spirit, mind and body, while providing quality care for the participants (children), supervision of volunteers and support of our day-to-day operations. MAIN RESPONSIBIUTIES Adherence to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures ensuring a safe environment for children, young people/vulnerable adults; identifying children, young people/vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm; and taking appropriate action to see that such children, young people/vulnerable adults are kept safe at the YMCA.

Adherence to the YMCA Occupational Health & Safety Policy and accountable to work safely at all times, to identify and report hazards, to take whatever measures necessary and reasonable in the circumstances to protect and promote health and safetv. Reporting to the Childcare Director, Preschool and Afterschool Coordinator(s), This position is responsible for the implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect Ensure SAM and Brand Standards are met and exceeded .

Serve as a role model to members, volunteers and staff by demonstratinq our YMCA values . Understand, promote, participate and solicit others to participate in YMCA philanthropic,

• recoqnition and awareness events and activities in the oraanization. To plan and implement a consistent child directed/lead program in accordance with YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum/ YMCA A Place to Connect Standards along with the NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learnina and Childcare, and Provincial (Standards) law. Create a physical and social environment offering full range of self-directed learning opportunities conducted through small group interactions. To document and plan in accordance with YMCA Playing to Learn and/or YMCA
• A Place to Connect requirements To inform parents about a child's developmental and behavioural progress in a caring, confidential manner. To be compliant with the YMCA Playing to Learn and/or YMCA A Place to Connect play in action / Quality audit requirements.
• To be compliant with all YMCA and oovernment established standards (law) and policies. To keep the facilities, equipment and supplies clean and orderly in accordance with to YMCA and Provincial Standards (law). To attend staff meetings and training events, as well as demonstrate leadership in a volunteer capacitv. Understand the facility's Inclusion policy statement and lead inclusionary practices throughout the learninq environment. Uses strategies and makes adaptations and accommodations to help set up the learning environment so that all children can participate and have access to meaningful learning oooortunities. Takes all children's strengths and interests into consideration in planning learning activities and experiences
• C ollaborates with the operator administrator and inclusion suooort worker to: Observe, document and reflect on the individual needs of all children. Collaborate with professionals and service providers to create and contribute to a plan to support children with additional needs (with consent from a parent or quardian). Participates in professional learning that strengthens inclusion and diversity, especially the Tools for Inclusion webinars available at Inclusion NB. other duties as assiqned . COMPETENCY PROFILE Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assistinq qrowth and development amona children. Teamwork: Actively builds team and encourages open relationships for maximum oraanizational effectiveness. Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related qoals. Quality Focus: Ensures that the YMCA orograms and services are superior. Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA. Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results. OUALIFICATIONS Recognized ECE, Child and Youth Care, or related Degree or Diploma is an asset First Aid and CPR from a recognized provider Current and acceptable Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Screening Clear Social Development Record Check New Brunswick Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care Certificate, or willingness to complete at earliest opportunity Previous experience working with children Strong organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills Basic computer skills Strong Knowledge of Early & Middle Childhood Development is an asset Bilinqualism is an asset REQUIREMENT This position shall not, for the duration of their employment, maintain any interests directly or indirectly, as an employee, or act in any other capacity, for any other organization that conducts business which may be perceived as similar to, or in competition with, The YMCA of Greater Moncton's business, without obtaining prior permission from the YMCA Department VP or Senior Director. Due to YMCA privacy and ethical business practices, the employee in this position agree to refrain from contacting YMCA clients and members for business purposes after employment termination.