Before & After School Program Leaders
for 2026 - 2027 School Year
Part Time
Competitive Benefits
- $17.75/hour
- YMCA membership
Nature and Scope
Are you interested in being part of a team of people who loves working with children? Being a YMCA Before & After school Program Leader is both a rewarding and a challenging experience. Not only will you form relationships with the children and their parents, but you will also form relationships with the teachers and administration at the school you are placed at.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for school age children at a school location, both before school and after school, as well as lunch supervision
- Give active and loyal support to the program in accordance with YMCA core values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, equality and inclusiveness)
- Plan and coordinate activities for each day
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times
- Act in a supportive and professional manner when working with children
- Report to the Program Director regarding any problems or concerns
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and principals
- Maintain accurate attendance records -Adhere to YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Qualifications
- First Aid and CPR
- Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Check
- Aptitude for working with children
- Minimum one year related experience
- Preference given to those with background courses in education or early childhood education
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
Competencies
The ideal candidate is dependable, reliable and, most importantly, enjoys working with children. Preference will be given to those who have experience working with children.
Hours of programs
7:30 am to 9:00 am, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm
“The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada that covers their employment period. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.”
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of this posting. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*No phone calls, please.