EarlyON Designate

Location:

EarlyON, Waterloo Region
(see the additional Information section for details)

Work Hours:

37.5 hours/week

Occasional evenings and rotational or regularly scheduled Saturdays according to operational needs

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Number of Vacancies :  1

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026

Final date to receive applications:  July 1, 2026
(We will be reviewing applications as they are received)

Starting Rate or Range:  $55,000 Annually
(Compensation may vary based on education, experience, and qualifications.)

Total Rewards Package:

We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.

Time Away from Work

At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work‑life harmony. Full‑time team members start with:

3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases

12 well‑being days for sick time or proactive self‑care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.

Pension Plan

Full‑time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full‑time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory.

Health, Dental and Well‑being Benefits

The YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full‑time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including:

Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services

A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers

Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare

Role Overview :

You will be an integral part of the EarlyON team in a community where families feel that they belong and are valuable contributors to their children’s learning, influencing positive outcomes for children and their families in the early years and beyond. Overall, you will join a dynamic team and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you’ll also be part of a global movement.

Your work will have an impact, and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.

The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph‑Wellington, Stratford‑Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.

We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!

What you will do…

To assist in ensuring the centre is offering quality, age and developmentally appropriate care, programs, and services that meet and/or exceed the regulations outlined by the Child Care and Early Years Act (2014); the Municipality; the Public Health Unit; and the policies, procedures and protocols outlined by the YMCA of Three Rivers, Ministry of Education, EarlyON leadership and/or the Region of Waterloo as CMSM.

Ensures that all requirements of the EarlyON curriculum as outlined on the PRL and within How Does Learning Happen? and the Kindergarten Program are supported.

Provides curriculum champion support to staff, students and volunteers by mentoring and coaching on the facilitation of EarlyON programs and services and tours as requested by the EarlyON Supervisor and in alignment with quality framework expectations.

Ensures that the Child Protection Policy is being followed – bring concerns to the prompt attention to the EarlyON Supervisor/Child Protection Lead.

Ensures all EarlyON Best Practices are being followed – bringing concerns to the prompt attention to the EarlyON Supervisor and/or other EarlyON Lead.

Primary responsibility when a Supervisor/Lead is not onsite for…