After-School Program Instructor

Work Hours:

Up to 29 hours per week

Final date to receive applications:
Ongoing

No. of Vacancies: 01

In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success, we offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority
• Paid Personal days and sick days
• A generous employer-paid Group Health benefit plan starting from day 1, with 3 flexible options to choose from
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to availability)
• Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

The After‑School Program Instructor reports directly to the Area Supervisor, Beyond of the Bell (BTB). This position is responsible for the supervision of children in grades 1 to 5, creating and delivering safe, age‑appropriate after‑school programming designed to empower students to reach their full potential and succeed in their education. Beyond the Bell is a Community Outreach program serving vulnerable populations in underserved communities, where educators provide learning enrichment activities to the children we serve.

Strong performers will be offered professional growth and leadership opportunities through community engagement and program development initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

• Deliver safe and quality programs for participants, in collaboration with other staff, to ensure compliance with established YMCA policies, procedures, best practices, and program standards.
• Design and implement child‑centered and individualized activity plans that meet the developmental needs of participants and academic goals of the program.
• Complete and submit weekly activity plans and daily documentation with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Provide homework support to children in grades 1‑5 who are experiencing academic difficulties, as required.
• Identify problems and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate supervisor/manager.
• Organize and maintain program supplies and inventory.
• Attend staff training and professional development activities, as required.
• Work between the hours of 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (shift times vary based on school location) Monday to Friday, maintaining a flexible schedule to manage issues, concerns, and problems as they may arise.
• Manage movement and set‑up of equipment on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis in shared space within the school.

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children in direct program delivery.
• Enrollment in a post‑secondary program in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working directly with children with different learning abilities and/or other special needs, and vulnerable populations.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.
• Ability to actively engage children, employing a child‑centered and interest‑based approach.
• Effective time management skills; must be able to plan and prioritize work assignments.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR‑C, including AED training certificate is required.

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 Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible…