Early Childhood Educator Job in Hamilton, Ontario

YWCA Hamilton is dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities. We offer a stimulating and challenging environment that values the diversity of individuals and ideas. • Opportunity for professional development and growth • Staff Fitness and Aquatic membership • Staff discounts for childcare and recreation KEY FUNCTIONS: To ensure the delivery of high quality, relevant, successful and sustainable children’s programs in Hamilton that reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of the YWCA Hamilton, including after school care and day camp programs. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have a valid Early Childhood Education Diploma and be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educator and 3-5 years of supervisory experience • Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Child Care and early Years Act • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills • Have and demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated skills in program planning for children / youth • Successful track record in community development • Demonstrated knowledge of community issues and program issues • Ability to set and manage a budget • Success in revenue generation, including grant and proposal writing • Flexible and able to work as part of a team as well as independently • Have and demonstrate good judgment • Knowledge of HIGH FIVE Principals of Healthy Child Development training an asset • Able to attend and facilitate team meetings • Must be able to work various shifts of days, afternoons, evenings and weekends • Proficiency with MS Office Applications including but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook • Working from a feminist, anti-oppressive /anti-racist perspective • Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset • Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check or willingness to obtain at own cost • Must have current Standard First Aid or willingness to obtain at own cost • Attend and participate in mandatory training such as but not limited to WHMIS, Anti-Racism Anti Oppression Training (AR/AO), and Health and Safety Training As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; and individuals with disAbilities and from racialized communities are encouraged to apply. Attention Applicants: Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us of accommodation requests during interview booking.