School Age Educator - Oxford / Turtle Island - Knights Lane, Woodstock
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
Be the Spark! Join a passionate team of early childhood professionals dedicated to helping children and families thrive. At the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, we believe our people are at the heart of strong, healthy communities.
With more than 200 locations across Southwestern Ontario, the YMCA is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care. In addition to child care programs, we offer newcomer settlement services, various employment supports, mental health services, youth programming, camps, and health & fitness facilities.
We are proud of our workplace culture and commitment to employee engagement, growth, and inclusion.
Position Details
Position: School Age Educators
Program Type: Licensed School Age Programs
Location: Turtle Island Woodstock
Start Date: August 31, 2026 – June 24, 2027
Compensation
Compensation is based on region, qualifications, and contract requirements.
- Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE): Up to $27.00/hour (including government wage enhancements)
- Non-Member Candidates: Up to $22.00/hour (including government wage enhancements)
Why Join the YMCA?
As part of your total rewards package, you’ll receive:
- Complimentary YMCA Health & Fitness membership
- Discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
- Vacation entitlement in accordance with Employment Standards
- Up to three paid personal days annually
- Access to wellness and counselling services
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, before and after school, varies by location
- Shift schedule is dependent on program needs and candidate availability, up to 25 hours per week
- Morning shifts: 6:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- Afternoon shifts: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Additional full-day shifts may be available on PD Days and school breaks
Employees are required to:
- Support a family of schools within a reasonable geographic area
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, child-centered programs for children ages 4–12
- Provide safe, quality care and support to children and families
- Maintain supervision and ensure child safety at all times
- Follow YMCA policies, municipal regulations, and CCEYA requirements
- Foster inclusive, welcoming environments where every child feels they belong
- Demonstrate YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusivity
Qualifications
Preferred Experience & Education
- Experience working with children ages 4–12 in employment, volunteer, or placement settings
- Current enrollment in, or completion of, Early Childhood Education or a related field
- RECE candidates must be registered (or in the process of registering) with the College of Early Childhood Educators and be in good standing
- Candidates from related disciplines must maintain membership with their professional associations where applicable
Required Certifications & Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Passionate about working in a social, child-focused environment
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification (or proof of scheduled training within 3 months of hire)
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 6 months)
- Up-to-date immunizations as required by Public Health, the Ministry of Education, and the YMCA
- Ability to perform light to medium physical activity, including lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Our Culture
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Friendly, enthusiastic, and dependable
- Positive role models for children and youth
- Strong communicators and team players
- Professional and community-minded
At the YMCA, employees are ambassadors of our mission both inside and outside the workplace. Together, we help build healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
Accessibility & Inclusion
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to building inclusive, barrier-free environments for employees, participants, applicants, and visitors. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Additional Information
As part of our recruitment process, AI-assisted screening tools may be used to help assess applications efficiently. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and accurate consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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