Join Our Child Care Team

Join Our Child Care Team

Begin Your Career as a Childhood Educator

We are looking for dedicated and passionate child care professionals to join our growing YMCA team. The Y is recognized as a top employer in the GTA and a top employer of young people in Canada, and is the largest non-profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada — and our staff is the core of our success.

Now Hiring New Educators For September 2020!

Lead quality, play-based learning within a Licensed Child Care environment when you apply to join our dedicated team of Child Care professionals at the Y.

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Why Join the Y GTA Child Care Team?

Lead quality, play-based learning within a Licensed Child Care setting
Competitive salaries with yearly increases based on employee performance
Potential for career growth within internal positions for supervisory or managerial roles, and opportunity for movement within over 280 locations across the GTA
Professional development and leadership training opportunities (YMCA Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect curricula)
Work/life balance and family-friendly policies
Apprenticeship Program Sponsorship
YMCA Gym Membership
Enhanced vacation
Access to our Employee Assistance Program *
Extended health care and dental plan *
Paid Days Off *
Child Care & Camp Discounts *
Pension *
Maternity and compassionate care top up *

**NEW** enhanced benefits now offered to salaried split shift staff
* Where applicable

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About our Child Care team opportunities

Types of positions

Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) — must be in good standing with the College of ECEs
Early Childhood Assistants (ECA)
On-site Supervisors for Before and After School Programs
Early Learning Facilitator (ELF) — may require other qualifications, such as Ontario Certified Teacher, Child & Youth Worker, and/or Social Service Worker
Occasional Supply Staff
Child Care Supervisors

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Qualifications

Minimum 6 months experience working with children in a child care or educational setting
Up-to-date standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification
Successful completion of a Police Records Check
Up-to-date immunizations
Passion for working with children

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To view and apply for Child Care positions, visit our Employment Opportunities page. New positions are posted regularly, so check back often for new opportunities.

Current opportunities