1 on 1 Inclusion After School Program Staff

The Opportunity

The 1 on 1 Inclusion After School Program Staff will work in the YMCA of Cape Breton’s Childcare Division, reporting to the After School Program Manager. The 1 on 1 Inclusion After School Program Staff will be responsible for delivering a quality program at our off-site childcare program in our After School program.

Responsibilities and Duties

 In support of our mandate, team, and partners, 1 on 1 Inclusion After School Program Staff will:

• Deliver play-based learning curriculum to the child assigned in a way that includes them in with the rest of the children.
• Help plan, organize, and lead inclusive and diverse games, crafts, activities, field trips, and more for school-aged children.
• Adhere to offsite childcare guidelines and NS BAP standards of delivery/Nova Scotia Early Learning guidelines.
• Engage in planned and spontaneous program activities with the child and other children.
• Plan curriculum weekly in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Nova Scotia Standards to foster maximum development for the child’s potential and growth.
• Role Model healthy eating habits by taking part in snack with the children, even sitting with them.
• Monitor and record individual children’s progress through daily observations, attendance, and maintenance
• Responsible for the physical, social, emotional, affective, and cognitive development of the one-on-one child and children in the program
• Maintain contact with all the children to meet their needs – security, protection, affection, discipline, stimulation, warmth, and comfort; respect each child’s abilities and provide unconditional acceptance of the child
• Be a member of a dedicated team of staff through attending staff meetings and participating in professional collaboration as they arise
• Develop a relationship with families and meet their needs of comfort, security, warmth, and acceptance as part of the program
• Create and maintain strong relationships with the school and those that work there, including but not limited to; Pre-primary teachers, Principals, Teachers, Janitors, BAP Manager.
• Communicate concerns and suggestions to the After School Program Co-ordinator
• Follow the Childcare Department’s Policies including but not limited Behaviour Guidance, Child Abuse Protocol and Confidentiality
• Responsible for children’s personal care including but not limited to: proper clothing, toileting, etc.
• Ensuring we create an equitable and inclusive environment for all participants.

Other duties as assigned by the After School Program Co-ordinator

Skills and Qualifications

• Training and experience working with children who have diverse needs.
• Good interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of children and their families.
• Experience in an educational setting or day camps/childcare/leadership is an asset
• Experience developing and delivering childcare programs is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a current first aid and CPR certification
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License or access to reliable transportation is an asset

The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.