October 30th is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!
History of ECEs:
Formalizing the field of Early Childhood Education started in 2007 with the establishment of the College of Early Childhood Educators and the passing of the Early Childhood Educators Act. The College sets registration requirements and ethical and professional standards for ECEs, and ensures member compliance through a complaints and discipline process. By governing early childhood educators in the public interest, the College helps to assure parents that Ontario’s children are cared for by professionals who are trained, qualified and accountable.Today all Early Childhood Educators must be registered with the College to practice the profession of early childhood education in Ontario.
ECEs at the YMCA:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto employees 1,209 Registered Early Childhood Educators within their licensed child care programs across the Greater Toronto Area.
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the YMCA, you have the opportunity to be a leader, a planner, a facilitator and a decision maker within your own program. Other benefits include:
Are you an ECE who is interested in a career opportunity at the YMCA? Visit our Careers page today!
History of ECEs:
Formalizing the field of Early Childhood Education started in 2007 with the establishment of the College of Early Childhood Educators and the passing of the Early Childhood Educators Act. The College sets registration requirements and ethical and professional standards for ECEs, and ensures member compliance through a complaints and discipline process. By governing early childhood educators in the public interest, the College helps to assure parents that Ontario’s children are cared for by professionals who are trained, qualified and accountable.Today all Early Childhood Educators must be registered with the College to practice the profession of early childhood education in Ontario.
ECEs at the YMCA:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto employees 1,209 Registered Early Childhood Educators within their licensed child care programs across the Greater Toronto Area.
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the YMCA, you have the opportunity to be a leader, a planner, a facilitator and a decision maker within your own program. Other benefits include:
- Meaningful jobs, a caring work environment and a friendly and professional team
- A comprehensive benefits package comparable to some of Canada’s best employers
- Work/life and family friendly policies for full-time staff
- On-going professional development training specific to Early Childhood Education and Play Based learning principles that connects to the YMCA’s two national curriculum, YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect
- Leading quality play based learning opportunities in a safe stimulating environment
- Regular opportunities for employees to provide input and suggestions, both informally and through employee surveys
- Management training and career advancement opportunities
Are you an ECE who is interested in a career opportunity at the YMCA? Visit our Careers page today!
