After School Program Educator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Pictou County is seeking an After School Program Educator for a part‑time role (Monday to Friday). You will warmly guide and supervise children aged 4 to 10, plan safe, engaging activities, and support learning in a supportive staff team in a casual but professional setting.

This position requires dependable availability weekdays, experience with children, and a willingness to complete First Aid/CPR and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be available Monday to Friday.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in an educational setting or day camp/childcare/leadership is an asset.
• Meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children ages 4 to 10 years.
• Ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities in doors and out.
• High Five training an asset (training can be obtained for successful candidates).
• Ensure open, ongoing communication between parents/guardians of children and staff members/volunteers.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (training can be obtained for successful candidates).
• A current criminal reference and child abuse registry check must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities in doors and out.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding issues with staff/volunteers and program participants.
• Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of, and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA.
• Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training.

Job description

Title: After School Program Educator

Location: YMCA of Pictou County

Position Status: Part Time (Monday to Friday)

Hourly Rate: $17.00-$24.00

Start Date: ASAP

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community. If this environment interests you and you identify as a dynamic team player who is socially connected and passionate about helping people, consider joining our team as an Early Childhood Educator.

The YMCA Experience

At the YMCA we know that our ability to partner with others in our community is through the passion and dedication of our employees and volunteers. In joining the YMCA, you will become part of a dedicated network of individuals with great passion for providing a holistic support to the communities in which we serve.

This job might be for you if:

You’re good at/you have:

• Must be available Monday to Friday
• Experience working with children
• Experience in an educational setting or day camp/childcare/leadership is an asset
• Meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children ages 4 to 10 years.
• Ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities in doors and out.
• High Five (Principles of Child Development) training an asset (training can be obtained for successful candidates).
• Ensure open, ongoing communication between parents/guardians of children and staff members/volunteers
• Maintain confidentiality regarding issues with staff/volunteers and program participants
• Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of, and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (training can be obtained for successful candidates)
• A current criminal reference and child abuse registry check must be provided
• Level 1,2,3 Early Childhood Education not a must

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended. Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer