Y-PHD Before and Afterschool Program Leader (Joseph Howe Elementary School)

at  YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth

Title: Y-PHD Before and Afterschool Program Leader (Joseph Howe Elementary School)
Position Status: Full-Time, Contract; Monday to Friday 7:30-9:00am & 12:00-5:30pm until June 30, 2025
Compensation: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Joseph Howe Elementary School
The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.
There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job, you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages reach feel a sense of belonging to their community.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must have own car or reliable access to a means of transportation. Those relying on public transit will have difficulties with this location due to transit limitations.
• 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

• Program Planning: plan and implement before school and afterschool programming that provides an interactive, well-rounded, and educational experience in keeping with quality standards, child protection/safety requirements, and provincial requirements (i.e. applicable legislation). Includes development of curriculum plan and supporting activities, ensuring experience consistency/routine maintenance, and resource procurement.
• Program Delivery: Responsible for delivery of hands-on program activity plans for school age youth (ages 5-12) to enhance/provide participants with a safe, inclusive, positive environment. Program facilitation is in keeping with established outcomes/objectives, in addition to YMCA quality and Child Protection standards, school safety requirements, and provincial regulations. Includes: program set-up/take down, preparation of materials and procurement of supplies/equipment; program evaluation and measurements of success.
• Foster positive, collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers in aim of supporting and enhancing child’s learning, development, and ensuring individual needs are met. Through collaboration with the leadership team, ensure a timely, meaningful resolution to parent concerns regarding program delivery. Champion and model Y values and behavior standards in all internal and external interactions.
• Program Administration: Complete program documentation/administrative activities as required supporting efficient program delivery and fulfillment of YMCA program and provincial body legislated requirements. Includes: completion, maintenance, and reporting of daily/weekly activity plan, pick up/sign out records, participant record maintenance, program/participation statistics, and attendance.