Program Support Educators

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada YMCA of Niagara Full time

**Program Support Educators**
**Location YMCA Child Care Centres - Niagara Region**

**Pay $19.06 - $23.03 per hour**
**YMCA Membership**

**Employment Part time - 12.50 - 25 hours per week**
**Type (Regionally funded contract position)**

**Placement Date Immediately**

**Why Work for the YMCA?**

As a charitable organization, the YMCA of Niagara aspires to be a great workplace, committed to
diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are
appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values - caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness,
respect, and responsibility - the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity
to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the
contributions of our staff through growth opportunities and great benefits, and the knowledge that their
day-to-day actions have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Niagara.

**NATURE & SCOPE
Program Support Educators work in YMCA-licensed childcare centres, with school-age children before and
after school who may have special needs, physical or behavioral challenges, or medical considerations.
Program Support Educators will provide the necessary support to children helping them to be successfully
integrated into the YMCA childcare program. The Program Support Educator supports early child Educators
by assisting in small group activities and following individual personal profile plans to facilitate the
successful inclusion of children and encourage independence.

**RESPONSIBILITIES
- **

Ensure YMCA Childcare is an inclusive childcare experience and implement strategies to achieve this
goal.
- Plan and deliver programs for YMCA Childcare participants following YMCA objectives.
- Support Children with behavioural, physical, or developmental challenges.
- Assist with program implementation and adaptation of activities to meet the needs of all of children.
- Make quick decisions to ensure maximum participant integration and safety.Understand and commit to confidentiality.
- Greet parents/guardians each morning when they drop off children and in the evening at pick up.
- Support and work as part of a staff/volunteer team by remaining flexible (willing to learn new skills,
adapt approaches).
- Responsible for the safety and security of staff and children.
- Respond to first aid and emergency situations as required, always check for potential health and
safety hazards when on duty, and complete incident reports when necessary.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
- Follow Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) guidelines (when certified).
- Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs/ behavioural challenges.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Values driven individuals who make excellent role models for children and youth.
- Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
- Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC VSS) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.
- The ability to participate in physical activity.
- Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training is an asset.

**COMPETENCIES**

**Child and Youth Focused**
Commits to assisting growth and development among children and
youth.

**Commitment to Organization Vision and Values**
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understand of and
appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and
values of the YMCA.

**Concern for Health and Safety**
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of
risk and harm reduction.

**Creativity and Innovation**
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results.

**Team Work**
Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

**APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by June 28th, 2024 to***

Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will

Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be
arranged upon request.

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org.

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