Early Childhood Educator

Join the YMCA Child Care Team in Sarnia!

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, mental health support, and youth programs.

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 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.

Position:
Early Childhood Educator (Contract)
Licensed Child Care, Sarnia-Lambton (2 locations)
We have multiple positions available: (Fulltime Temporary)
1 - YLCC October to September to March 2027

1 - YLCC October 2026 - July 2027

1- YLCC October - Dec 2026

Start Date:

As listed above

Compensation:
Starting rates are dependent on region, qualifications, and contract.

Members of the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario - starting at $26.00 per hour (includes 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 childcare and camp programs
Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and from 6
-12 paid personal days annually depending on contract length
Benefits package and Pension, applicable with 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…