Relief Childcare Worker ( 4 positions available)

Relief Childcare Worker (4 positions available)

Employment Type: Relief
Work Hours: Varied as needed
Hourly rate: $23.20 per hour (L2)
Location: Confidential Address - Downtown Toronto
Application Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025

JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – YWCA ARISE
YWCA Arise provides safe and secure emergency shelter for women and their children who are fleeing violence. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and supports 8 families and one single woman. In addition to shelter, families are offered case management support and enriching group and community activities to help them deal with the trauma they have experienced and begin to establish lives that are free of violence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program;
• Works in cooperation with the Community Development Worker - Children and Youth, to organize and implement age-appropriate developmental activities for the children;
• Ensures that the health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto;
• Advises staff of suspected child abuse immediately;
• Records a daily activity log and advises the Manager of any incidents and issues of concern in the program;
• Ensures the implementation of the program’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Childcare Manual;
• Provides parental relief and childminding during off-site appointments, as needed;
• Responsible for completing all required documentation and reports following each shift;
• Exercises precaution for the safety of the children during programming activity;
• Wears appropriate safety equipment when carrying out responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through courses leading to a community college diploma in a related field (e.g., Child and Youth Worker Diploma) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 1 to 3 years directly-related work experience;
• Early Childhood Education Diploma a definite asset;
• Previous experience in the Childcare Field;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• First Aid/CPR Level C required;
• Basic computer knowledge.

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. These positions are not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For YWCA Toronto Employees, this position is not secondable.

Posting Date: February 26, 2025

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty, and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.