Early Childhood Educator Assistant, Float

Role: Early Childhood Educator Assistant, Float Wage: $21.61 for ECEA certificate Benefits: YMCA membership, paid sick days for yourself and family, 6% vacation pay (includes scheduled operational closures), paid training, full benefits package, 5% employer-matched pension, education and career advancement opportunities. BC PNP Support Terms: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours/week rotating shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday

Location: All early years programs in Prince George Start date: ASAP

About the Program: The YMCA BC is the largest not-for-profit provider of child care in Canada and YMCA BC is the largest provider in the north, serving: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Prince George, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home away from home.

• Responsibilities of this role:Interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming.
• Establish and maintain positive daily communications and interactions with families
• Assist in planning and implementing of a consistent child-centred program
• To work with staff team to deliver a high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Adhere to all Child Care Licensing Regulations and YMCA Child Protection Policies

• Qualifications:Current and valid BC Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice and are currently enrolled in an ECE program
• Three satisfactory professional references & experience working with children in a child care/recreational setting
• Current Emergency Child Care First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search
• 1-2 years of experience in preferred

About YMCA BC: YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body. Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC – Even Stronger Together. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential. YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

• Competencies: In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies: Leading SelfEvolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

• Leading OthersDevelop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

• Leading MissionThink and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department. Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

Application Process: Application deadline: Until Filled You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role. The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.