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. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in the communities we serve by providing quality childcare for over 50 years!


At the Y, we are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills, and career while you enhance the experience of the children and families that we serve.


Position: Regional Manager, Children's Educational Services


Location: Multi Sites across Southwestern Ontario


Start Date: Immediately


Compensation: $72,000 - $82,000 depending on experience

As part of your total compensation:
• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

In this role, you will:
• Provide overall leadership to multiple licensed child care and school age locations to support sites in hiring and recruitment, program design, curriculum implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure the program policies and procedures, as well as the day-to-day operation, are in accordance with the regulations of the Program and The Ministry of Education, Child Care Early Years Act. (2014),YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, Public Health and Fire Regulations for licensed childcare centres.
• Provide direct coaching and supervision to the Directors in their region
• Monitor occupancy targets and provides support to Directors to increase/maintain occupancy levels.
• Model and support performance management practices
• Ensure high level quality in all programs.
• Support staff and families in conflict resolution with positive outcomes
• Be accountable for the development and implementation of budgets and accurate reforecasting for sites in their region
• Achieve operational goals through financial management of child care and school age budgets
• Develop appropriate strategic partnerships within the community and actively participate on external and internal committees
• Demonstrate YMCA Core Values- Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring- in all daily interactions.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Managers in Children’s Educational Services

Education & Skills Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in a related field of study combined with a minimum of 5 years of related supervisory experience.
• Experience working as a leader in a multi-site organization is an asset
• Proficient in Office 365
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled withinthe next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed.
• Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age to acquire a current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada


Why the Y?


The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers. We offer meaningful employment and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

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