Hourly Rate : $31.58– Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: Peel Home Child Care Centres

Work Hours: Must be available to work 20 hours per week

Employment Type: Part Time Hourly Contract (6 Months)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: February 16, 2025

Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2025 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team  and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Licensed Home Child Care Consultant is responsible for providing direct support, mentoring and recruiting high-quality home child care as third-party contractors. The position provides oversight to ensure all licensed home child care programs provide quality care, service and support to their families.  Through home visits, training, and general oversight, they will support Providers in the development of enriching child care programming. They will help them locate useful resources and provide advice around child guidance techniques and child development while ensuring compliance with provincial and YMCA requirements.

In this role, you will:

Oversee and monitor home child care programs delivered at multiple locations Provide support and guidance to the licensed home providers, ensuring overall compliance in regards to the Ministry of Education, third party governing agencies and YMCA policies and procedures Conduct home visits to evaluate and monitor the provisions of home child care consistent with YMCA of Greater Toronto policies and procedures and the Child Care Early Years Act. Provide guidance and support on programming and child guidance techniques Work collaboratively with Finance and the Manager Licensed Home Child Care to ensure accurate billing, payroll and subsidy reporting and budgeting Identify and assist in the selection of home child care providers through home assessments that evaluate suitability for provision of child care according to agency criteria, the Child Care Early Years Act, and other relevant legislation Arrange orientation and training sessions, provide information regarding requirements, resources and back-up provisions Create, maintain and monitor files for each home child care premises in accordance to Ministry and YMCA requirements Support providers in filling vacancies consistent with the terms set in their service agreement Maintain accurate records and complete visits reports, assist Home providers in implementing all requirements in their homes, including completing reports Develop and sustain good working relationships with families, community agencies and home providers; give leadership and guidance to home providers to implement and adheres to Parent Communication Standards; respond to inquiries from families, including voicemails Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

Early Childhood Educator Diploma or degree Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience working with children and families in a licensed child care setting  Valid First Aid and CPR-C Up to date immunizations Valid driver’s license and capacity to travel on your own to conduct monthly visits A capacity to work within a multiple level reporting structure; demonstrates professionalism in working with home providers, families and third-party agencies Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with home providers, families and third-party agencies Excellent written communication skills Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers in home child care, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

 Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on 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. Learn more about these checks here.

 The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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