Childcare Positions

Do you love working in a fast-paced environment keeping up with young active minds? If so, the YMCA of Regina has a full-time float opportunity available within our Moose Jaw childcare centers.

Children learn primarily through play and thrive in nurturing environments surrounded by trusted and passionate educators. Through the assistance of our exceptional ECE team, the YMCA of Regina delivers top rated programming, and we are so fortunate to continue to serve our community through this care.

The ideal candidate will foster children’s innocence and elevate all opportunities to turn playtime into learning potential. The YMCA of Regina follows a particular Playing to Learn Curriculum, an interest and play based way of teaching. This curriculum focuses on allowing children the freedom to learn at their own pace, develop valuable skills and reach developmental milestones, all while

Responsibilities:

• Understand and uphold Ministry of Education childcare regulations while fostering teamwork.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and explore.
• Engage and encourage children through the implementation of the YMCAs Playing to Learn Curriculum.
• Maintains a clean & healthy workplace according to public health & YMCA standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with parents, families, and team members.

Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Level I-III Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a structured childcare environment, an asset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle to transport between centers.
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours.
• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check dated within 3 months of hire.
• Current: Standard First Aid, CPR
• Play & Exploration Training an asset, but not required

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with high standards for performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.

The YMCA of Regina is a non-profit charity open to all. We are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We focus our program delivery on our three pillars of service: health and fitness, community development, and childcare.

We are currently hiring a Full Time Childcare Center Cook for one of our childcare centers in Regina. If you love working in fast-paced environment, are a self-starter and can work well independently then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Practice food safety at all times regarding food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Preparing Ministry of Education approved healthy meals & snacks for Childcare Centers according to YMCA menus.
• Cleaning childcare kitchen, dishes and food storage areas according to Public Health Standards.
• Handling and organizing food delivery; may include lifting up to 40lbs.
• Maintain accurate food order sheets and inventory lists.
• Communicate ongoing Food Services needs to the Food service Director and immediate center directors.
• Complete and comply with all YMCA Policies and Procedures (YMCA Child Protection & Clean Culture).
• Interact with children as required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years Food Service or related experience.
• Canadian Food Safe Level 1 (preferred).
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) prior to first day of work and dated no more than 3 months before hire date.
• Three (3) professional references.

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with high standards for performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references