Lead Children's Program Instructor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of

Contract:

Temporary

Hours of Work: 20 Hours/Week

Compensation: $22.16- $23.05

Schedule: Monday
- Friday; 2:00-6:00pm

Job Code: 3-OPE-2026

Contract

Start Date:

TBD

Contract End Date: June 29th, 2027

Department: Youth Services

Location: Hamilton, ON

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism
, people-centered approaches,
belonging
, shared responsibility and strong partnerships
, our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together.

YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Supports the efficient daily operation and activity in after school recreation programs and activities, working collaboratively with the Youth Programs Manager. Plans and implements quality programs for children 6-14 years, in keeping with YWCA mission, vision and values while adhering to the YWCA policies and procedures and quality standards, as well as the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act, and Ministry of Sport guidelines.

• · Responsible to support the operation and administration of the YWCA Hamilton’s after school program, ensuring all YWCA policies and procedures and Ministry of Sport guidelines are met;
• · Develops and delivers quality programs that supports and promotes learning, and the healthy development of children by guiding the programs to align with YWCA’s goals and objectives;
• · Works closely with the program Manager to implement curriculum and routines to meet the needs, interests and talents of all children;
• · Creates and supports a stimulating and nurturing environment that promotes physical literacy and overall health and wellness, ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the after-school program through direct supervision, and attendance protocols;
• · Ensures classroom environment is kept clean and neat, including all activity and program areas, and common spaces, including toy washing and sanitizing;
• · Administers authorized medications and creams in accordance with policy;
• · Captures and monitors the children’s development goals and progress through weekly documentation;
• · Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained including attendance records, symptoms of ill health, daily communication logs, fire drills, etc.;
• · Maintains up to date program registration records and waitlist maintenance as required;
• · Assists with the outreach and marketing of programs, including running community outreach events and liaising with community partners and contacts;
• · Prepares reports and statistics, gathers testimonials and photographs for Manager as required;
• · Provides ongoing monitoring to assess program quality within the programs;
• · Demonstrates and model strong leadership behavior supports and coaches program staff;
• · Utilizes strategies to increase diversity and inclusion and involve children and girls of newcomer families into YWCA programs;
• · Identifies program needs, makes requests or purchases appropriate equipment, supplies and weekly snack orders;
• · Ensures positive, professional communication with parents/families, community partners, outside agencies, co-workers and support staff, an…