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.
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
What YMCA educators are saying
"Working at the YMCA is more than just a job – it’s a place where you can learn and grow both professionally and personally. I truly love being part of the Y’s Child Care team!"
– Jessica, Registered Early Childhood Educator
About our Child Care team opportunities
- 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
- 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
Apply Today
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.
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