About us

The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin offers Ministry of Education licensed, high-quality school-aged childcare for families in St.Thomas, Aylmer, and Elgin County. Our programs run before and after school. We also offer Summer, Holiday, PA Day, and March Break Camps.

We serve 10 schools St.Thomas and Elgin County. Schools we serve are:

- Southwold Public School
- Recent Sarum Public School
- Davenport Public School
- Eva Circe Cote French Immersion Public School
- Mitchell Hepburn Public School
- Elgin Court Public School
- Summers Corners Public School
- Straffordville Public School
- Springfield Public School
- McGregor Public School

We are proud to hire qualified childcare staff including RECEs, CYCs, DSWs, PSWs, and other Caring Adults with demonstrated childcare experience!

Job description

The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin is currently recruiting split shift employees for:

Supply Educators, one position in St. Thomas ON, and one position in Aylmer, ON

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

- Having Fun: Organizing and implementing activities, crafts, games, and social skills opportunities based on interests and needs of children in our programs.
- Being Safe: Ensuring the supervision and safety of children in program
- Preparing and serving snacks safely
- Creating a welcoming and professional environment for children
- Following the Child Care and Early Years Act requirements and YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin program statement and policies and procedures
- Relief staff fill in for daily Educators in their School Age Childcare Programs. Shifts are assigned either the day of (via staff call-in), in advance through pre-scheduled coverage (i.e covering an Educator while they are off for medical needs), or a scheduled “Emergency Shift”, which means being pre-scheduled, but shift may be relocated or cancelled as need be depending on location need. Be available for any shift before and after school on a daily basis. Assignments at specific locations may be extended if required with Director Approvals.
- Accept at least two offered shifts per week.
- Implement recreation and learning opportunities for children based on emergent curriculum and inquiry-based play that contribute to the care, growth, and healthy development of children
- Complete daily documentation to support How Does Learning Happen framework and pedagogy as needed




- Complete daily records/logbook and/or documentation as outlined by the YWCA and Ministry of Education in a timely fashion•Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being•Adhere to Individualized Support Plans and Individualized Medical Plans; Report any contraventions to School Age Program Coordinator to follow up•Assist with hygiene care of children with Individualized Support Plans as needed (ie. feeding, changing, toileting, etc)
- Ensure all medications on site are either on the child’s person or stored in the designated area•Ensure all safety requirements are met for the children under your care
- Follow all Covid-19 guidelines by the Local Medical Officer of Health, including wearing appropriate PPE when required and maintaining sanitization
- Employ appropriate and logical consequences and positive behaviour guidance techniques as outlined by the YWCA Program Statement, Policies, and Ministry of Education
- Report and document details of all serious occurrences to Site Supervisor, and On-Call immediately•
- Involve YWCA School Age Childcare Coordinator or Director to problem solve challenges with children, staff, or school.•Identify, report, and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk, or actual neglect /abuse, reporting all issues to Site Supervisor and On-Call prior to taking action.
- Communicate with TVDSB when within the school as required
- Represent the YWCA with professionalism, kindness, and respect in all capacities
- Serve snacks as required and adhere to Safe Food Handlers Guidelines for serving and storage
- Be responsible for your own attitude, and the environment you create
- Be a team player who focuses on strengths and promotes a positive work environment
- Collaborate and cooperate with other educators.
- For supply positions, available and willing to travel to various schools across St.Thomas, Aylmer and East Elgin depending on the assignment. Travel is mandatory.

Qualifications:

- Experience working with children ages 4 to 12
- Priority will be given to applicants with an RECE Diploma, Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure.
- Standard First Aid with Child and Infant CPR - Level C*
- An acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (employment specific)*
- Educators are knowledgeable, reflective, resourceful, and rich in experience
- Creative, solid communicators, confident problem solvers
- Safe Food Handlers Certification prior to start date*
- Completed High School
- Transportation access twice per day during school year is required due to mandatory split shifts




- School year hours vary, but are typically 7-9am and 3-6pm.

Skills:

- Build and maintain caring, responsive, inclusive relationships with and between co- workers,children, families and the community
- Co-create, facilitate, and reflect upon inquiry and play based programming
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Emergency Preparedness
- Observe and document through multiple mediums including using digital technology Professional written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate strong literacy skills to read instructions, product labels, policies, logbooks, reports,inspections, etc. and complete daily paperwork & pedagogical documentation
- Problem solve to quickly make decisions regarding health, safety, behaviours all in compliancewith YWCA policies
- Have a sense of humour when know when to use it appropriately
- Support children through positive behaviour guidance techniques
- Understand child growth and development
- Organization and Time Management
- Demonstrate reliability and commitment through attendance, punctuality, and enthusiasm for work.
- Patience and ability to prioritize
- Flexibility to work at a variety of school locations and willing to be relocated on an ad-hoc basis.

*These certifications must be in progress to be considered for offer of employment after successful interviews, references, etc.

TO APPLY:

Please attach a detailed resume to your application through Indeed. Please include two workplace supervisor-related references (family and co-worker references not permitted).

The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary range $18.59-$26.51 per hour for shifts worked in ratio with children. (includes the Wage enhancements.) Wages for occasional trainings, meetings, etc. is paid $18.59/hr)

Work Remotely

- No

This is for existing positions.

Job Types: Casual, Part-time

Pay: $18.59-$26.51 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you have access to reliable transportation twice a day?
- Are you able to get a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, First-Aid CPR Level C from a WSIB approved Provider, and Safe Food Handlers at your own cost prior to starting work?
- Are you able to commit to a minimum of two (2) shifts per week?

Work Location: In person

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