Child Care Educator RECE

Position: Child Care Educator RECE Contract
Join the YMCA Child Care Team in London, ON!
Be the Spark!
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.

We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

Demonstrates our Core Values;
Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity

Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals

Hardworking and Dependable

Positive Role Model

Team Player

Professionalism

Enjoy working in a Social Environment

Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members

Employees and volunteers of YMCAof Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Registered Early Childhood Educator
We have the following vacancies:
1 - Wortley YMCA, 165 Elmwood Ave, London, ON
TERM:
October 2026 - January 2028

Fulltime Temporary Contract

2 - St. Anne YMCA, 1-1370 Huron Street, London, ON
TERM:
October 2026 - February 2028

Fulltime Temporary Contract

Compensation:

Members of the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario - up to $50,700 per year (includes all government wage enhancements for RECE's)

As part of your total compensation:

Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs

Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually

Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length

Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed

Complimentary access to wellness and counseling services

Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

Schedule:

7.5 hour workday, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hour work week

Required to rotate shifts that cover the full hours of operation of the centre

In this role, you will:

Plan and deliver a consistent child-centered program, in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (0-6 year olds)

Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families

Ensure supervision and safety of children at all times;
Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures

Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values

Education & Skills

Qualifications:

An Early Childhood Educator Diploma, or diploma or degree in a related field of study

Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Graduates in a related field of study must be members of their associations as required

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the…