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Early Childhood Professional Resource Center
​"Creating a bridge between research and practice in early learning and care"

Before and After School Age Child Care Assistants

12/2/2021

 
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Positions Available in Brantford
 
Salary Range: Level 9 (starting at $16.54 per hour, plus a $2/hour Provincial wage enhancement)
Position Status: Part-Time
Placement: Immediate 
NOTE: This process will also establish a pool of candidates that may be used to fill similar vacancies within YMCAHBB Child Care over the next 6 months.
 
Nature & Scope:
The Assistant is responsible for assisting the Supervisor developing and implementing a before and after school program that meets the developmental needs of children 3.8 - 12 years of age, while adhering to the YMCA policies and procedures and quality standards, as well as the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act. School Age Child Care Assistants are responsible for the supervision of children at all times during program to ensure the health and safety needs of all are met.
 
Since programs may take place in a shared space, incumbents must have excellent interpersonal skills in order to maintain and foster strong and positive relationships with school personnel, parents and other educators to promote the delivery of high quality child care services within the community.
 
Responsibilities:
  • This position requires the ability and flexibility to work a split shift (before and after school hours);
  • Program areas are based on shared space within the school, therefore, requiring movement/set up of equipment on a daily/weekly/ monthly basis
  • Must be familiar with the developmental needs of children ranging from ages 3.8 to 12 years
  • Assist in the planning, organizing, and leading activities for children 3.8 to 12 years of age to meet the developmental needs of children. Program numbers range from 10 to 90 children in attendance
  • Ensure the health and safety of the children is maintained at all times; Must have knowledge of potential hazards and the ability to put a preventative plan in place;
  • Utilizes appropriate behaviour guidance techniques in all interaction with the children;
  • Required to assume leadership in the absence of the supervisor;
  • Participates in Association wide events i.e. YMCA Strong Kids, Trainings, etc.
  • Required to attend monthly meetings and professional learning sessions
Qualifications:
  • Completion of High School education or equivalent
  • A minimum of one year work/volunteer experience with children/youth
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certification (Level C)
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Working Computer knowledge
  • If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid Human Rights exemption.
 
Competencies:

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the Mission, Vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.
 
Child & Youth Focused
Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth
 
Planning and Organization
Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long term work goals.
 
Communication
Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.
 
Relationship building and collaboration
Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
 
Creativity and Innovation
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve desired results.

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 Internal Applicants:
 
The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford encourages employees within the Association, as well as those employed within the Canadian YMCA/YMCA-YWCA Federation to submit their application. 
 
Please note that in so doing, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford reserves the right to contact the applicable YMCA or YMCA-YWCA for purposes of seeking an employment reference throughout the recruitment process.
 
Please ensure that prior to submitting your application that you have disclosed to your current supervisor, your intention to submit your application. By submitting your application, you understand and agree to allow the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford to contact your current Association.
 
 
 


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