Location: YMCA Robert Ogilvie Care and Learning Centre (9907 86 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 3G4)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Shifts may vary between the hours of 6:45am - 5:00pm for ratio coverage.

Start Date: October 19, 2026

End Date: November 1, 2027

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

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

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

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 robust, 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 andage-appropriateprograms based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum

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

Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) toprovide 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

Qualification

Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbiais required

Infant ToddlerEducator(ITE)License is preferred

Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isan asset

One to three years of supervisory experience

High level of organization and customer service skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Anytraining (Diplomas/ Certificates, or other evidence) related to child growth anddevelopment

Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30days 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.

About YMCA BC
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca.

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📌 Team Leader 1, Child Care (British Columbia)
🏢 YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER
📍 British Columbia