NE – Preschool Program - 4405 - NE Playschool

POSITION OBJECTIVE Reporting to the Childcare Director and Curriculum Lead, this position is responsible for the implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum and New Brunswick Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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 always work safely, to identify and report hazards, to take whatever measures necessary and reasonable in the circumstances, to protect and promote health and safety. Ensure Y Way and Brand Standards are met and exceeded. Serve as a role model to members, volunteers, and staff by demonstrating our YMCA values.

Understand, promote, participate, and solicit others to participate in YMCA philanthropic, recognition and awareness events and activities in the organization. To plan and implement a consistent child directed program in accordance with YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum along with the NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Childcare and Provincial (Standards) law.

To create a physical and social environment offering a full range of self-directed learning opportunities, conducted through small group interactions. To document and plan in accordance with YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum (The Planning Process – YMCA Playing to Learn) To inform parents about a child’s developmental and behavioral progress in a caring, confidential manner.

To be compliant with the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum requirements. To be compliant with all YMCA and government 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 capacity.

Understand the facility’s Inclusion policy statement and lead inclusionary practices throughout the learning 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 opportunities. Takes all children’s strengths and interests into consideration in planning learning activities and experiences.

Collaborates with the operator, administrator and inclusion support worker to: Observe, document, and reflect on the individual needs of all children. Collaborates with professionals and service providers to create and contribute to a plan to support children with additional needs (with consent from a parent or guardian).

Participates in professional learning that strengthens inclusion and diversity, especially the Benefits of Inclusion & Duty to Accommodate webinars. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Recognized Early Childhood Education Certificate / Diploma or Bachelor of Education Degree (Strong Asset) Current and acceptable Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Screening Clear Social Development Record Check Valid First Aid and CPR Certification Previous experience in the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum (an asset) NB curriculum framework certificate or currently enrolled (an asset) Ongoing Commitment to Professional Learning and Development, min 10 approved hours / year Strong organizational and Multi-Tasking skills Strong Oral and Written English Language Skills, or a Plan is in Place to Support the Development of this Skill.

Basic Technology Skills, or Willingness to Learn Bilingualism, French and English (An Asset) Able to work flexible hours 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 Greater Moncton YMCA’s business, without obtaining prior permission from the YMCA Department VP or Director.

Due to YMCA privacy and ethical business practices, the employee in this position agrees to refrain from contacting YMCA clients and members for business purposes after employment termination.