(Child Care) Why Work for the Y?
YMCA of Greater Toronto aspires to be a great work place through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, valuing differences and supporting full participation by all employees. The YMCA provides more than 5,000 employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. The YMCA works to build healthy communities. This is achieved through a shared culture and values. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Assists staff in planning and implementing quality programs, consistent and in accordance with YMCA standards.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the regulations and operating standards of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, municipal and provincial governments and ensures programs run in accordance to these directives.
Develops and demonstrates an awareness and understanding of community and responds to identified needs. Develops and sustains good relations with school principals and school staff. Develops and sustains good working relationships with provincial and municipal authorities.
Ensures all data requirements of the provincial funder and local school board are accurately completed in the timelines provide; assists in managing program financial plans and to achieve program nets.
Develops and sustains good working relationships with multi-location team, acting as a role model for staff, while providing coaching and mentoring to the team; assists with leadership and assists in planning and implementing staff meetings and team trainings; shares resources and assists other programs as required.
Attends professional development workshops, trainings and meetings.
Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children's Aid Society.
Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ECE diploma
Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Minimum of 2 years previous experience in children or family programs
Previous experience in providing coaching to colleagues preferred
A capacity to give leadership to and to develop management skills
Ability to work within a multi-service, charitable organization
Knowledge and understanding of YMCA School Age curriculum, the Day Nurseries Act and Region of Toronto Municipal Operating Criteria
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written communication skills
Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity.
All staff working with children are required under the Child Care and Early Years Act to have a valid standard first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the first day of work
The position requires the following Association and Leadership Competencies: advanced competence in: Effective Interpersonal Communications; fundamental competence in: Ethics and Self-Management; being Member Focused; Relationship Building and Partnering; being Results Focused; Teamwork and Collaboration; Leadership; in Valuing Diversity and Social Inclusion; Association Management and Stewardship; Building Community Relationships and Partnerships; Cross Functional Integration; Strategic Orientation and Change Management
How to apply
Please send cover letter and rsum quoting
job posting #555 by Friday, June 24, 2016 to:
CFD Talent Acquisition
Email: ...@....org
Fax: 905-943-...
Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Please visit childcareadvantage.com to view full details and to apply. FREE REGISTRATION and lots of jobs to choose from!