Before And/or After School Program Lead

Registered Early Childhood Educator or MEDU Director Approved Educator

The position **is the _‘lead’ position_** in an assigned program and is responsible to develop, execute and evaluate activities based on _How Does Learning Happen?_ Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years. Additionally the position provides guidance and direction to co-leader(s), placement students and volunteers.

This position is responsible for the design and delivery of either a Kindergarten Before/After School Program OR a School-Age Before/After School Program

HOURS:
Monday to Friday (25hrs week)

Morning - 7am - 9am Afternoon - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Due to the nature of the Club's business, staff cannot always be confined rigidly to a definite schedule of hours - 'flex' time WILL be required

**TRAINING**:
**Education**:
Early Childhood Education, Recreation, CYW, Teaching certification

At minimum Secondary or other Post-Secondary diploma in similar or related field an asset

Qualifications:
Current First Aid/CPR

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)

**Experience**:
Previous experience working with a variety of age categories

Previous experience in program development, execution and evaluation

Knowledge & execution of the Child Care & Early Years Act requirements

**Duties**:

- Operate program in compliance with the Child Care Early Years Act
- Provide an environment and program supplies that are safe and free for any hazards to children - strict adherence to Infection Control Policies & Practices
- Adhere to best practices for maintaining health records and administering medication
- Perform administrative tasks such as recording attendance, answering phone, completing accident/incident report or medication reports
- Ensure that program areas and their equipment are maintained in a state that will reflect the high standards of the organization
- Cooperatively with supervisor, suggest, plan and/or implement parent workshops, open houses and special events as per agency requirements, family needs and/or recommendations
- Use the Pedagogy framework to design program content that is specific to creating goals for children that support self-regulation, identity, social inclusion, health and well-being, language & thinking skills and physical literacy.
- Ensure program plan provides opportunities for active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual and group activities.
- Evaluate programs (soliciting feedback from children and families) and make recommendations to modify/enhance programming and improve the effectiveness of meeting developmental, social and cultural needs of children
- Observe and assess children’s progress and behaviour to ensure programs meet identified individual and group needs
- Be continuously aware of children’s allergies and other special nutritional and/or health conditions
- Administer First Aid/CPR as necessary.
- Interact with children and families in a pleasant, positive and professional manner.
- Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child's needs, child's participation, behaviours and/or any incidents.
- Accommodate parent’s instructions for daily care routines.
- Assist with the identification of high-risk/high-need children who may require or benefit from specialized opportunities or services.

Financial
- The position has no financial responsibilities

Physical Demands
- There are high physical demands associated with this position such as lifting up to 50lbs, bending, squatting, sitting, twisting, reaching, etc..

Working Conditions
- Position works in an air conditioned environment, however is also required to provide several hours of outdoor programming during all seasons (spring, fall and winter).
- Due to the number of children serviced the working environment can be extremely loud during peak hours of operation.
- The environment can be fast paced and demanding - position is required to be extremely resourceful, ‘think quick on their feet’, manage multiply tasks and issues, able to prioritize and resolve issues effectively, thoroughly and effectively.

Supervision
- Position is responsible for the direct supervision of children.
- This position is responsible to provide guidance, leadership, and direct supervision to Before/After School Program Leader(s)
- This position is responsible to provide guidance, leadership and direct supervision to placement students and/or volunteers as well as providing valuable feedback to the Child Care Program Supervisor during their evaluation process
- All employees of BGC Brantford are required to be fully vaccinated (minimum 2 doses) against the COVID-19 virus._
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Part-time hours: 25