Are you passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring environments for children to learn and grow? At the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, we’re looking for enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educators who bring heart, creativity, and professionalism to their work every day. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, you’ll be a key part of a dynamic team that supports children’s development through play-based learning, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to health and safety. This Full-Time position is based at our Markstay location. As this site is outside the City of Sudbury, applicants must reside in the area or have reliable transportation to commute from Sudbury
START DATE: As Soon As Possible
LOCATION: Markstay
RATE OF PAY: $28.10 per hours
*This position includes the Ministry of Education Wage Enhancement Grant (WEG) of up to an additional $2.00/hour for qualifying roles within a licensed child care program at the YMCA
HOURS: 40 hours per week
What You'll Bring to the Role Early Childhood Education Diploma (two- or three-year program) *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are asked to submit an educational evaluation (WES, Icas, etc.) with their application
Membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing
Minimum of two (2) years working with children and/or youth
Current Standard First Aid with Infant and Child CPR (Level C) *Recognized by the WSIB
Solid knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills




Certification in YMCA Playing to Learn and Healthy Child Development is an asset
Health Assessment from Medical Professional and Immunizations Record
Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last 6 months)
What You'll Be Doing Child Supervision & Programming Provide attentive, compassionate supervision to ensure each child’s health, safety, and well-being
Keep accurate attendance records and conduct regular head counts - always know your numbers!
Plan and deliver engaging educational programming using YMCA curricula: YMCA Playing to Learn™, A Place to Connect™, Zen-er-gy™, and Healthy Childhood Development

Track children’s development through documentation and open communication with families and community partners
Follow YMCA policies and the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA), along with guidelines from Public Health, Fire Department, and other agencies
Environmental Safety & Maintenance Conduct daily safety scans of indoor and outdoor spaces before and after programming
Ensure all areas are clean, organized, and safe for children and staff
Sanitize toys, equipment, and furnishings according to YMCA and Public Health standards




Adapt the physical environment to meet the needs of all children, prioritizing safety and inclusion
Uphold legal responsibilities under the Child & Family Services Act, including the Duty to Report
Administrative Duties & Professional Development Record live attendance and ensure it matches the number of children in your care
Attend monthly team meetings and participate in ongoing professional development
Collaborate with your supervisor on goal setting and performance reviews
Complete required documentation for incidents, health and safety, and child development
Use Weemarkable to share daily updates with families
Safely store confidential records and data
Support the team with other duties as assigned
What We Offer As a charity and community-based organization, we know how key connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:
Free YMCA membership for you + your family
Discounts on camps, child care, and recreation programs
Paid personal/sick days
Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
Comprehensive health & dental, including vision + wellness supports (chiro, massage, mental health, naturopathy & more!)
Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports
YMCA Federation Pension Plan
Mileage reimbursement
Team events & staff recognition
Learning & development opportunities
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📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator - Markstay (FT Hourly) (Ontario)
🏢 YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
📍 Ontario