Child Care Educator; RECE, ELF, or ECA)

Job Category: Child Care/ Early ON Educators

Requisition Number: CHILD
006568

• Posted :
  September 30, 2026
• Full-Time

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St. Peter YMCA Child Care Centre
Orangeville, ON L9W, CAN

PAY RATE IS BASED ON POSITION AND TIME PORTION – SALARIES BELOW REFLECT A 100% TIME PORTION-7.5 hours per day. All pay rates are made up of provincial wage funding and is inclusive of the CWELCC Workforce Funding .

Position

Salary Band

Annual Salary (100% Time Portion – 7.5 hours per day)

Hourly Rate

Early Childhood Assistant

M

$42,900/year

$22

Early Learning Facilitator

L

$46,800/year

$24

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

until January 16th,2027

12 Month Position (Year Round)

(Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Potential

Start Date:

October 15, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
October 14, 2026 at 5 PM

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 50 years!

You will plan and deliver a consistent child-centred program in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (0-6 year olds) and the YMCA Place to Connect curriculum (6-12 year olds). We are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.

In this role, you will:

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
• Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child’s progress
• Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
• Independently ensure the safety and supervisor of children at all times. This role may include periods of sole responsibility for a group of children without other educators present, in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures
• Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions
• Listen to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
• Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment;
  Prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

Registered Early Childhood Educator:

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

Early Learning Facilitator:

• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers or Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario or Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario

Early Childhood Assistant

• High School Diploma

General

Qualifications:

• Minimum of six months’ experience working with children. Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and engaging children in structured program environment, including managing routines, transitions and guiding age-appropriate behaviour.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification OR Intermediate First Aid and CPR level C certification issued by a WSIB approved provider prior to the first day of work.
• Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child
• Ability to work…