Job detail
Early Childhood Educator (FT Permanent)
YMCA of the National Capital Region
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/27/2026
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Core responsibilities
The educator is responsible for implementing age-Appropriate programs based on the y playing to learn curriculum, ensuring the environment is educational, safe, clean, and enjoyable for children. This includes fostering self-Esteem and conflict resolution skills while maintaining constructive communication with staff and adhering to all ymca policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an early childhood educator (Ece) diploma or recognized equivalency and be fluent in english, both orally and in writing. A minimum of two years of experience working with children and current standard first aid and cpr "c" certification are also mandatory requirements.
associate degreeProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationFirst AidConflict ResolutionPolicy AdherenceCPRHousekeepingChild DevelopmentProgram ImplementationWritten SkillsTeam Teaching
Benefits
- Vacation days
- Maternity leave benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Discounted Y program fees
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
- Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan