If you love working with young children and are eyeing opportunities to establish or grow your career with a vibrant local organization, the solution may be as close as your neighbourhood Y!

As local parents grapple with the lack of childcare spaces, the is taking steps to meet that need by both existing Early Childhood Educators and those who are looking for a fun and rewarding new career.

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In addition to the opportunity to build a vital career teaching and nurturing children, and work with an organization that values its team members, the YMCA will pay for your education! You can work with the Y91裸聊视频檚 child care team while completing your ECE designation 91裸聊视频� a process that takes approximately 12 to 18 months 91裸聊视频� and the Y will actually pay for the training, notes Danielle Miranda, YMCA Child Care General Manager.

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1. Earn while you learn 91裸聊视频� For those who have already earned their ECE designation or have basic certifications, the Y is actively hiring and will pay for advanced certifications (in addition to your ECE if you don91裸聊视频檛 have it) including ECE Infant Toddler and specialized training in Special Needs education. As a certified ECE, not only will you start at $21 per hour or more based on your skills, but you91裸聊视频檒l be able to earn money while advancing your skills.
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Ready to get started, or grow, your career in child care?

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