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Early Childhood Educator or Assistant
Pexsisen YMCA-YWCA Child Care
(3100 Constellation Ave, Langford, BC)

Looking to build your career with a values-driven non-profit organization?
Passionate about building partnerships that help children and families thrive?

Join our new child care team at PEXSISEN YMCA-YWCA Child Care!

The PEXSISEN YMCA-YWCA Child Care is a new program, opening in September 2025 on the PEXSISEN Elementary school grounds, and offers licensed care for 25 preschool-aged and 50 school-aged children.

Nature and Scope:
Working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, you provide high quality, inclusive care and creative programming for children in a group setting. In collaboration with your co-workers and reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, you plan and implement a child-led, play-based curriculum for children aged 30 months to 5 years and/or aged 5-12 years. You engage and build meaningful relationships with children, co-workers, families and external stakeholders while ensuring children are well supervised and provided developmentally appropriate, fun choices.

Vacancies: 3

Positions: Casual (less than 20 hours per week)
Permanent Part-Time (20+ hours per week, with a seasonal lay-off)
Placement: August 25, 2025 to June 26, 2026

Hours/Shifts: Shifts available include:
– 7am-9am (school age program)
– 9am-2pm (early years program)

12:30pm-5:30pm (includes both early years and school age programs)
Up to 25-35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Wage Rates: ECEA: $22.62/hour (plus benefits – see Compensation below)
ECE: $24.63/hour* (plus benefits – see Compensation below) *Please note – The ECE position is eligible for an additional $6.00 per hour provided via the MECC’s ECE Wage Enhancement Program (for qualified candidates).

Benefit Eligibility:
The Permanent Part-Time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership; 15 days paid vacation (pro-rated); paid sick days (as per policy); and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:
– Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan
– Extended Health Care
– Life Insurance
– YMCA Canada Pension Plan (as per eligibility requirements in the plan)
– Paid Professional Development Opportunities

Major Responsibilities:
– Provide quality care and creative programming to children
– Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
– Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
– Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
– Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
– Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
– Follow all YMCA-YWCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards
– To attend all professional development and training sessions as scheduled

Qualifications:
– Current ECE License to Practice in BC required
– Special Needs Educator Certificate and/or Infant Toddler Certificate, or additional courses/training related to child growth and development are an asset
– Experience working with children in a child care setting
– Strong written and verbal and communication skills
– High level of organization and customer service skills
– Current Standard First Aid and CPR required
– A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
– A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*
*Note: Cost reimbursed.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email:

Please Note:
– Application Deadline: March 28, 2025.
– Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
– We appreciate all applications, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.