Team Leader, Inclusion Support

YMCA of Oakville • Oakville, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Oakville is seeking a passionate and dedicated Team Leader – Inclusion Support to guide their team in creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering programs that celebrate diversity. This role is crucial for ensuring all children, especially those with complex needs, are fully integrated into childcare and summer kindergarten programs. The Team Leader will provide hands-on coaching, program support, tools, and resources to educators, fostering an environment where every child can participate in character-building, values-based programming.

Requirements

• College Diploma or Degree in a related field (i.e., special education, child and youth, social work, resource consulting)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and families
• Strong knowledge and experience dealing with children and their families who have developmental delays, complex needs with a focus on family-centered practices
• Excellent knowledge of relevant acts, legislations, and frame works, including but not limited to: Child and Family Services Act, Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen?
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong collaboration and team skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child development ages 6 weeks to 17 years
• Ability to influence without authority
• Effective time management skills
• Valid Ontario’s driver’s license
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C
• Immunization Record
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of YMCA Playing to Learn and “A Place to Connect” curriculums and other YMCA frameworks (i.e., YMCA Healthy Child Development)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word, Microsoft excel and power point
• Prior experience working in summer camp

Responsibilities

• Works in program with center program teams to develop and implement a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities
• Attends meetings with YMCA educators and Halton Region resource consultants where required
• Conducts regular site support visits and prepares summary of site visits to include strategies, supports and resources
• Works in the kinder programs and supporting kinder staff with implementing strategies to ensure successful daily transitions and programming for children who need additional support
• Ensures effective communication with families by answering inquires or concerns in a timely manner
• Ensures ongoing communication with enhanced support staff
• Develops positive, supportive, and collaborative working relationships with child care educators, centre support staff and kinder program educators
• Provides ongoing feedback, coaching and mentoring to child care educators and enhanced support educators
• Consistently role models behaviour that aligns with our YMCA core values
• Anticipates, quickly assesses, and effectively assists the department in resolving conflict and responding to challenges

Benefits

• Pay rate $28.61 (inclusive of provincial and federal grants) + Comprehensive Benefits
• YMCA Staff Membership included Health, Fitness & Aquatics
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree