Location: YMCA Fort St. James Care and Learning Centre (349 Stuart Dr W, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday shifts may vary between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $35.64 per hour for ECE License (Includes $6 per hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative).

Reports To: Manager, Early Years

Benefits

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership + Y@Home

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Extensive Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff

Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

Nature & Scope
The Team Lead will work directly within the early childhood program, managing the daily operation and delivery of childcare services, along with providing care and creative programming for children in a group setting. Early childhood educators (ECE, ECE-IT/ SN) at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities

Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children

Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families

Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families

Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum

Ensure constant active supervision and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas

Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates





Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces

Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Directly supervise and provide leadership to a team of Early Childhood Educators, other staff members and volunteers, within YMCA guidelines and CCFL licensing requirements

To provide leadership to the team in delivery of high quality and age appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum

To facilitate the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in accordance with YMCA standards

To maintain and complete administrative tasks in an accurate manner and within prescribed timelines, including (but not limited to) staff scheduling, incident reports, files, inventory, supply ordering

To maintain/increase/sustain enrolment at approved capacities

To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships

To develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and key community stakeholders

To provide leadership and work with centre staff and volunteers to maintain a well-organized, safe and clean environment, including all activity and program areas, common spaces, and washrooms

To set an example for professional appearance and conduct and maintain those standards among the staff team

To interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming

To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and YMCA requirements





To release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian, to ask for identification in order to ensure that the authorized pick-up has been verified

To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff

To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training, as scheduled

To read, understand and follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications

Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia is required

Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is preferred

Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset

One to three years of supervisory experience

High level of organization and customer service skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Any training (Diplomas/ Certificates, or other evidence) related to child growth and development

Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 days after the start date)

Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

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📌 Team Lead, Early Years (British Columbia)
🏢 YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER
📍 British Columbia