Casual Educator, Beyond The Bell

Hourly Rate: $18.71/hour with eligibility for a $1.50 per hour premium for hours worked in direct program delivery at the Six Nations and Missisaugas of the Credit First Nation BTB program locations.

Department: Community Outreach

Location: Various BTB sites in Brantford (Bellview school), Six Nations of the Grand River (Oshweken) and Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation (Hagersville), Ontario.

Work Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time fixed-term contract

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing

Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

**Benefits & Perks**: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

- Competitive total compensation packages
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Opportunities for career advancement

**Position Overview**:
The Casual Beyond the Bell Educator reports directly to the Manager, Beyond the Bell (BTB) and Indigenous Partnerships. This position is responsible for the supervision of children, creating and facilitating the delivery of safe, age-appropriate programming in an after-school program. The Casual BTB Educator will work as part of a team that will empower students in grades 1-5 to reach their full potential by building capacity to engage and succeed in their education. Casual Beyond the Bell Educators are required to be available to work a minimum of two (2) days a week, Monday to Friday, with mandatory availability for Friday shifts.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

**What You'll Do**:

- 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.
- Attend staff training and professional development activities, as required.
- This position requires availability to work a minimum of two (2) days a week between the hours of 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (shift times vary based on school location), Monday to Friday with mandatory availability for Friday shifts. Shifts are not guaranteed and are scheduled on an as needed basis.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to manage issues, concerns, and problems as they may arise is required.
- 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.

**What You'll Bring**:

- A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children in direct program delivery.
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure, or a related field is preferred.
- 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 Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate is preferred.
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to commute to BTB sites located in Hamilton and Burlington as well as off-site meetings.

This position requires 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.

**Organizational Overview**

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share th