Child Care Manager

Join the YMCA Child Care Team!

Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.

We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Position: YMCA Child Care Director

Licensed Child Care: Lucan YMCA, Main Street, Lucan, ON

Start Date: As soon as possible

Starting rates are dependent on region, qualifications, and contract.

• Members of the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario - Salary starting at $63.414.00 annually (includes government wage enhancements)

Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs

• Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

7.5 hour workday, Monday through Friday (no weekends)

• Required to rotate shifts that cover the full hours of operation of the centre

Oversee and support day to day operations of the centre, including staffing, family engagement, financial matters, inclusive programming, and YMCA quality outcomes.

• Follow and ensure the program policies and procedures, as well as the day-to-day operation, are in accordance with the regulations of the Program and The Ministry of Education, Child Care Early Years Act. (2014), YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, Public Health and Fire Regulations for licenced childcare centres
• Lead the implementation of an inclusive play-based curriculum that includes How Does Learning Happen and the YMCA Curriculum
• Evaluate program quality as required utilizing the audit tools and quality initiatives and required records for compliance
• Liaise with parents and community partners in a professional manner maintaining an inviting and inclusive environment.
• Oversee all registrations of children, monitor enrollment, and maintain occupancy goals of the centre
• Manage the centre budget, complete financial forecasting, maintain and report accurate expenses and complete payroll requirements
• An Early Childhood Educator Diploma, or diploma or degree in a related field of study, combined with a minimum of 2 years of related supervisory experience within a childcare environment
• Registered and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Graduates in a related field of study must be members of their associations as required
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed
• Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older to obtain a current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old)
• Up-to-date immunizations required by Public Health, Ministry of Education and YMCASWO
• As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.