YPHD Before & Afterschool Substitute Programmer

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• 3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
• Comprehensive benefits package and pension
• Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

• Plan, implement, and engage in physical activity promoting positive development and lifestyle
• Create an environment that instills a sense of inclusion, safety and learning opportunity for youth
• Complete administration duties as required; including correspondence with families of participants, ensure all program paperwork is completed on time, documenting as needed, registrations, and maintaining an accurate record of attendance for the program.
• Create a positive team environment by illustrating core leadership competencies, engaging in relationship building and creating a sense of belonging for all staff and members of the site.
• Consistently represents YMCA’s values and purpose; comply with all YMCA Policies, Procedures & Best Practices, Child Safeguarding, Provincial requirements and Health & Safety regulations; including completion of mandatory certifications.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques that include, but are not limited to, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
• Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children that support emotional and social development, while understanding and encouraging positive self-concepts.
• Develop relationships with external partners to enhance care for children and families
• Ensure hours are input in Payworks before the deadlines provided by the Program Manager and/or Team Lead.
• Respond to parent and staff concerns
• Communicate program highlights and challenges with Site Lead and Program Manager
• Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings
• Being adaptable and available to be present at specific sites when asked by the Program Manager
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager

• Must have own car or reliable access to a means of transportation.
• High School diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a strong reference.
• 0-2 years of childcare experience with demonstrable evidence of experience linked to the role’s responsibilities
• Experience working with children
• Demonstrated success in plan/organize games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, lead field trips, etc.
• Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education or related field considered an asset
• Working knowledge of school system and community resources an asset
• Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills to work with youth, parents, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines and priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation/workshop facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and ability to establish rapport with clients
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License or access to reliable transportation
• Flexibility to work outside of regular work hours on an as-needed basis

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
• Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire
• Valid First Aid and CPR Training

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