Application Deadline Date:

November 06, 2026

Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Position Title:

Educator RECE or Non-RECE (for School Age)

Date Posted:

October 30, 2026

Competition File No.:

2026-91

Program Area:

Child Care

Travel Requirement:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time

Category:

1

Existing Vacancy:

Yes

No. of Vacancies:

1

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Shifts:

Monday to Friday

Salary/Wage: Educator – RECE:

$28.00 – $29.47 per hour ($24.17 – $27.47 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour PLUS up to $3.00 CWELCC Annual Increase (AI) per hour up to $28.00 per hour).

Educator – Non RECE:

$23.01-$25.88 per hour ($21.01-$23.88 per hour PLUS $2.00 WEG per eligible hour).

Educator – Non-RECE but with OCT, CYW/CYC, Rec & Leisure designation/diploma

Educator-RECE pay rate for hours worked in School Age programs and Educator Non-RECE pay rate for hours worked in early learning programs.

Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Application Deadline:

November 6, 2026

The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the spark that helps ignite positive change in the lives of others.

Your Chance to be the Spark

As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are seeking an Educator RECE or Non-RECE to work within the Child Care and Early Learning Act, to create a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, while supporting families. The Educator is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the YMCA to ensure child safety and demonstrate service excellence.

Responsibilities:

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- Plans and implements age-appropriate activities based on the Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect curriculum and to present a safe/clean and visually appealing environment in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.

- Ensures personal compliance to legislative requirements – i.e. maintaining up to date immunizations, physicals and background checks.

- Administers medication to children per requirements.

- Maintains a neat, orderly and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.

- Observes, records and communicates (written and verbal) child development, as required.

- Provides guidance and direction to children to assist in behaviour and development.

- Reports child abuse issues per YMCA Child Protection Policy.

- Promotes teamwork at all times, gives assistance, support and encouragement to other staff members, and provides guidance and direction where needed.

- Performs other administrative duties as required, fulfilling Association requirements and procedures.

- Alerts the supervisor to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.

- Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations.

- Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis, especially those relating to health and safety, curriculum and child protection.

- Maintains confidentiality of information related to the Association, members, children and their families, and staff.

- Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the As

📌 Educator RECE or Non RECE for School Age (Ripley)
🏢 By YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
📍 Ripley