School Age Assistant - Severn Shores

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka • Cumberland Beach, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Assistant position at Severn Shores YMCA Before & After School in Cumberland Beach offers the opportunity to build healthy, strong, connected communities by creating nurturing environments for children. This role is part-time and involves actively engaging with children, ensuring their supervision and safety, providing personal care, and implementing play-based learning in accordance with the YMCA Curriculum. The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to promoting physical, mental, and social well-being, serving over 64,000 individuals and committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act
• Availability requirements: Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week approximately 7:00-9:30am AND 3:30-6:00pm; hours/shifts vary non non-instructional days
• Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills with families, staff and volunteers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), and participate in physical activities
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round, in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to children, including but not limited to toileting/diaper changing, providing first aid, administering medication, monitoring dietary, allergies & medical conditions
• Actively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independently
• Plan and implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum
• Ensure positive, professional communication with families, staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis
• Provide an inclusive environment, supporting the needs of all children, including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needs
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values
• Adhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes
• Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Annual paid Wellness Day
• Annual recognition pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off
• 6 well-being days per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed