School Age Educator and Supervisors

Posted Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join the YMCA Child Care Team!

Be the Spark!  Join our professional and passionate team of Early Childhood Educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.

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 the YMCA of 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.

Position:
Part Time School Age Educators and Supervisors in Sarnia
Licensed School Age Program - Sarnia Lambton (Multiple locations including Brights Grove, Corunna, Mooretown)

Start Date:

August 25, 2025 - June 26, 2026
Compensation

Members of the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario - $26.00 - 27.00 per hour (includes government wage enhancements)

Non-Members - up to $22.00 per hour (includes government wage enhancements)

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 3 paid personal days annually

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

Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

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

Schedule

Monday through Friday following the elementary school calendar September to June.

Morning program operates from 6:45 am - 9:00 am

Afternoon program operates from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (varies with location)

Possibility of additional full-day shifts on PD Days/Breaks - various locations and needs

Required to commit to supporting a family of schools within a reasonable proximity

In this role, you will

Plan and deliver a consistent child-centered program for elementary age children, in accordance with our YMCA curriculum

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…