Beyond the Bell (BTB) Summer Camp Educator

YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford•Ohsweken, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beyond the Bell (BTB) Summer Camp Educator reports directly to the Area Supervisor, Beyond of the Bell (BTB). This position is responsible for the supervision of children, creating and facilitating the delivery of safe, age-appropriate programming in a summer camp program. The Educator will work as part of a team that will empower students in grades 1 to 5 reach their full potential by building capacity to engage and succeed in their education. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in working with the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford as a charitable organization, contributing to the community's health and wellness.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children in direct program delivery.
Experience working directly with children with different learning abilities and/or other special needs, and vulnerable populations.
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.
Ability to actively engage children, employing a child-centered and interest-based approach.
Effective time management skills; must be able to plan and prioritize work assignments.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment.
Valid certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
A commitment to the YMCA HBB mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.
Successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check.
Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and quality programs for participants, in collaboration with other staff, to ensure compliance with established YMCA policies, procedures, best practices, and program standards.
Design and implement child-centered and individualized activity plans that meet the individual developmental needs of participants, and academic goals of the program.
Complete and submit weekly activity plans and daily documentation with a focus on detail and accuracy.
Provide homework support to children in grades 1-5 who are experiencing academic difficulties, as required.
Identify problems and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate supervisor/manager.
Organize and maintain program supplies and inventory.
Attends staff training and professional development activities as required (some weekends and evenings)
This position requires availability to work a regular schedule Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with ability to maintain a flexible schedule to manage issues, concerns, and problems as they may arise.
Programs are based out of a shared space within the school, therefore, requiring movement and set up of equipment on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis.