YMCA of Southwestern Ontario·St. Thomas, Ontario
Plan and deliver a child-centered program for elementary-aged children following the YMCA curriculum. Ensure the safety and supervision of children while providing compassionate care and support to families.
Join the YMCA Child Care Team!
Be the Spark!
Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us.
We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience.
Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka.
We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission.
We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers: Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals Hardworking and Dependable Positive Role Model Team Player Professionalism Enjoy working in a Social Environment Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job.
We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities.
Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment.
Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Candidates should have experience with children aged 4-12 and be pursuing or hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Valid Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and a satisfactory Criminal Record check are required.
Market context
In Ontario, School Age Site Supervisors and Educators are typically in demand where licensed child care, before-and-after school programs, and community-based youth services need staff with experience supporting children ages 4–12. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Early Childhood Education diploma or related degree, valid First Aid/CPR Level C, and a satisfactory Criminal Record check, while the posted benefits include paid personal days, vacation entitlement, wellness support, and program discounts. If you are considering applying, make sure your certification and screening documents are current, and note that the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.