Number of Vacancies: 8 Full Time and 2 Temporary Full Time (contracts until August 2027 and December 2026) Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week and 30 Hours/Week for Before and After School (Split Shift) Department: Children's Services Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities.

Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community. On-the-job training and career development opportunities Childcare discounts Opportunities to get involved in our community If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team! Ensures the efficient daily operation and activity in an early learning and licensed child care center, working collaboratively with the Supervisor, Children’s Programs.

Implements quality programs for children 18 months to 5 years based on the emergent curriculum, in keeping with the YWCA mission, vision and values while adhering to the YWCA policies and procedures and quality standards, as well as the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act. Creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, and attendance protocols

- Implements curriculum to meet the needs, interests and talents of all children
- Participates and engages in all activities with the children
- Updates, develops and ensures positive,



professional communication with parents/families, community partners, outside agencies, co-workers and support staff, an on an ongoing basis
- Supports the supervision of students and volunteers as required
- Supports staff and classrooms as needed (e.g. staff breaks, programming time, etc.)
- Administers authorized medications and creams in accordance with policy
- Works with limited pieces of child and family confidential data, with duty to report
- Captures and monitors the children’s development goals and progress through weekly documentation
- Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies
- Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes
- Must be able to supervise large groups of children during onsite and offsite excursions such as field trips and swimming
- Full Time: Works a 30-37.5-hour work week
- Part Time: Works a 15-29-hour work week
- Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round
- Completion of 2 years’ college in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE);

Experience in a licensed childcare setting is an asset

- Must provide a TB test, proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations
- Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset
- Must have skills in using MS Office programs including Excel and Word As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, if you require accommodation please reach out to [email protected] information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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