The Beyond the Bell Educator reports directly to the Beyond the Bell Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision of children, creating and facilitating the delivery of safe, age appropriate programming in an after-school program. The Educator is dedicated to improving children’s academic competencies, values and physical well being.
Position Status:
Part-time; Immediately
Responsibilities:
- Ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
- Collaborates with other staff, including the Supervisor, to ensure compliance of YMCA program standards
- Responsible for the completion and submission of weekly reports,evaluations and daily documentation with a focus on detail and accuracy
- Maintenance and evaluation of program equipment and materials
- Will identify problems and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate manager/supervisor
- Models and complies with policies, procedures, best practices and employee expectations as established by the YMCA
- Works closely with the Beyond the Bell Supervisor ensuring program plans and activities are coordinated and meet the developmental and academic requirements of the program participants
- Available to work a regular schedule between Monday and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., however, is able to maintain flexibility in their schedule to manage issues, concerns and problems as they may arise
- Attends staff training and professional development activities as required
This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Respect, 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 Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford 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.
Qualifications:
- Post secondary education enrollment in a college or university program, preferably in child development and related fields
- Experience working with children in a camp setting or direct program delivery
- Commitment to delivering programs for children
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Effective time management skills; must be able to plan and prioritise work assignments
- Self motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment
- Ability to manage physical requirement of moving, unpacking and setting up program supplies and equipment on a regular basis
- Vulnerable Sectors Screening Police Check required