Before & After School Program Lead

Why Youll Love Working with Us:

In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty longevity and passion for the work we do:

• • Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
  • Competitive total compensation packages
  • Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
  • Generous pension plans with employer matching
  • Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
  • Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
  • Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
  • Mental Health on Demand (MHOD)
  • Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager Early Learning & Child Care the Before and After School Program Lead is responsible for providing out-of-ratio support to the day-to-day operation of a designated before and after school program with enrolment of over 100 this role the Program Lead will support staff on site in developing and implementing a program that meets the development needs of children 3.8 12 years of age while adhering to YMCA quality and Pedagogical standards as well as Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) regulations.

The Before and After School Program Lead may be required to work in program and provide administrative support as required. They will liaise with school personnel YMCA staff and parents; thereby enhancing collaboration and relationships.

This is a great development opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in advancing their career with the YMCA HBB.

What Youll Do:

Program Leadership & Delivery:

• Support and mentor staff helping them navigate challenges and develop their skills while also ensuring the effective delivery of the program and supervision of children.
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with staff children parents school personnel Ministry and community partners.
• Assist program educators in planning organizing and leading activities for children aged 3.8 to 12 years to meet their developmental needs while also ensuring a structured and engaging environment is promoted based on the daily activities and plans developed.
• Maintain the safety and well-being of children at all times including monitoring all equipment and supplies to ensure that they are used appropriately.
• Utilize appropriate behaviour guidance techniques in all interactions with children and monitor educators for same.
• Ensure the designated centre and team are in compliance with all YMCA HBB policies CCEYA requirements Health and Safety policies as well as Child Safety and Protection procedures.
• Represent the YMCA on School Council.
• Assume frontline responsibilities as required (i.e. adhere to ratios fill gaps).
• Some program areas may be based out of shared spaces within community schools therefore requiring movement and set up of equipment on a daily weekly and/or monthly basis.
• This position requires the ability to work a split-shift schedule (before and after school hours) as well as the flexibility to work early mornings late afternoons and evenings if required. Hours of work may fluctuate to meet the operational needs of the department.

Administrative Duties:

• Complete office pick-ups and drop offs for assigned centre.
• Assist the Manager Early Learning and Child Care in the delivery of monthly staff team huddles as needed.
• Support with the planning of PA Days and Break programs.
• Work within an established budget to maintain the inventory of supplies needed.
• Observe the program in action review records and ensure compliance with Ministry regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the Child Care department where needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in a child & youth related field or the equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a licensed child care setting obtained through paid work experience volunteering placements or a combination of the above.
• Current Directors Approval as a Centre Designate.
• Knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children ranging from ages 3.8 to 12 years as well as YMCA curriculum and pedagogical practices as they relate to Early Learning and Child Development.
• Understanding of all regulatory requirements such as the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) as well as requirements set out by Ministry of Education Ministry of Labour the YMCA and others.
• Working knowledge of potential hazards and the ability to put a preventative plan in place.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport with children families staff/volunteers and community partners.
• Ability to provide mentorship on effective program set-up and program delivery
• Proven problem-solving & conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability effectively liase with school personnel parents and community partners.
• Working computer knowledge.
• Access to reliable personal transportation is required.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certification (Level C).

A Major Asset If:

• You have a degree or diploma in one of the following:
  • Early Childhood Education with certification in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
  • Bachelor of Education with Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification
  • Child and Youth Studies
  • Recreation and Leisure services

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA HBB mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA HBBs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equality and Accessibility

The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department (PLC) at

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Required Experience:

Senior IC