Registered Early Childhood Educator Jean Steckle, Perm Full

Hours & Compensation

This posting is for an existing, currently open role.

Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 37.50 hour per week|

Pay Rate: $30.36 per hour (based on current funding)

Benefits: Extended Health and Dental Benefits | Registered Pension Plan (4.5% Employer contribution) | Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) | Paid Sick Time (based on accrual) | Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This is a unionized position and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement with Unifor Local302.

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In this Role, you will contribute to the Community by ...

• Planning and implementing a stimulating, developmentally appropriate play-based program for children and their families
• Working as part of a team of Childcare Workers and monitor the quality of the program
• Providing a warm and nurturing environment for children and families
• Maintaining effective communication with staff, parents and coordinator
• Ensuring the health and safety of the children
• Acting as a positive role model for the children

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Please apply if you have ...

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the area of early childhood education and development.
• Previous experience working with children
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Child Care and Early Years Act and use of environmental assessment tools.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, parents, children, and the public.

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Mandatory Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• College of Early Childhood Educators Registration #
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check document
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification

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About YWCA Canada and YWCA K-W

When you choose to work with the YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo you aren’t just joining an organization, you are joining a movement!

YWCA Canada is a secular, registered charity and the country’s oldest and largest women’s rights organization, driving change for over 150 years. The National Office strengthens the work of 29 independent local member associations across Canada by providing tools, training, national convening, and capacity-building. Through research, governance support, professional development, and advocacy coordination, YWCAs deliver impact in their communities while growing the collective power of the national movement focused on ending gender-based violence; advocating for affordable housing that meets the needs of women and gender-diverse people; challenging systemic barrier to economic equity; championing childcare and women’s well-being; empowering diverse young leaders; as well as informing and shaping the feminist future.

The YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. A full Diversity & Inclusion Statement can be viewed at

Accommodation requests can be emailed to View email address on ca.workus.org

YWKW does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants; all resumes submitted are reviewed manually by hiring managers

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2025-04-30

Company

YW Kitchener-Waterloo

Location

130 Woodbine Avenue, Kitchener Ontario

Opening Date

Jul 29, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 05, 2026 05:00 PM

Requirements

Type Description Status

FA

Standard First Aid & CPR Level-C

Required Before Job Starts

VSC

official Vulnerable Sector Check

Required within 10 days after job starts

CAPAM-140

College of Early Childhood Educators

Required Before Job Starts