YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

Please view the information below for a detailed outlining the role and responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact the organization directly and follow any application instructions as described within the details below.

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Working Hours

40

Type Of Child Care

Other: ECE or ECE/IT

Position Start

As soon as possible

Nature And Scope

Working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, you provide high quality care and creative programming for children in a group setting. In collaboration with your co-workers and reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, you plan and implement a child-led, play-based curriculum for children aged 12 months to 5 years. You engage and build meaningful relationships with children, co-workers, families, and external stakeholders while ensuring children are well supervised and provided developmentally appropriate, fun choices. Shifts are assigned based on program scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

- To read, understand and follow all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures related to the guidance and care of children
- To assist with the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in accordance with YMCA-YWCA and CCFL standards, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards
- To interact directly with the children, facilitating a healthy learning environment
- To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families,



providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships within the community
- To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to YMCA-YWCA and licensing requirements
- To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff
- To work effectively and as an active member of the staff team, assisting with other duties and responsibilities as required
- To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training as required
- To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms
- To release children only to those authorized by parent/ guardian

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications

- Current IT or ECE License to Practice in BC required. ECEA working towards completion of an ECE certificate may be considered.
- Special Needs Educator Certificate or additional courses/training related to child growth and development are an asset
- Strong written and verbal and communication skills
- High level of organization and customer service skills
- Current First Aid and CPR required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C must be completed within the first month of employment)




- A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
- A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
- Note: Cost reimbursed.

Required Experience

Experience working with children in a child care setting

Salary & Benefits

Wage: ECE: $25.37/hour* (plus benefits – see Compensation below)

Wage: ECE IT: $26.58/hour* (plus benefits – see Compensation below)

- This position is eligible for an additional $6/hour provided by MECC’s ECE Wage Enhancement Program (for qualified candidates).

Benefits

This permanent full time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership, 15 days paid vacation, paid sick days, and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:
- Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- YMCA Canada Pension Plan (as per eligibility requirements in the plan)

Details

Name Of Facility

YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

Region

Vancouver Island Health Authority

Contact Info

Phone: 250-386-75811

[email protected]

Address

Victoria, BC

V9B 0S2

Website

vancouverislandy.com/get-involved/employment-opportunities/

Posted On

July 21st, 2026

Closing Date

August 4th, 2026

- Application Deadline: August 4, 2026; applications will be shortlisted for interviews as they are received.
- We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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