Title: YPHD Before & Afterschool Substitute Programmer
Location: Among five sites – Duc d’Anville Elementary School, Inglis Street Elementary School, Westmount Elementary School, St Catherine’s Elementary School, and Joseph Howe Elementary School
Program: YPHD
Position Status: Full-Time, Contract; Monday to Friday, 7:30-9:00am and 12:00-5:30pm (August 23, 2025 to June 30, 2025)
Compensation: $15.70-$17.00 per hour
There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.
We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.
With us at their side, they can Shine On.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position is responsible for ensuring quality, inclusive program delivery with a focus on physical literacy, cooperative play, and confidence building in keeping with High Five and Y Healthy Child Standards curriculum. Direct delivery of child-centric development-based programming for School Age youth (ages 4-12) and championing importance of physical literacy in youth as a cornerstone to building Healthy Communities.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• 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