Location: St. Catherine’s Elementary School, Duc
d’Anville Elementary School, Inglis Street Elementary School, Westmount
Elementary School, Joseph Howe Elementary School
Program: YMCA Physical Healthy Development Before and
After School (YPHD)
Position Status: Part Time (Contract September 2026 –
June 2027)
Compensation: $19.00–$20.00/hour
There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in
us to shine.
Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity
exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation,
mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is
spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most
urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible
childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth
to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering
wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.
We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to
discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with
unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought
possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite
their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy
communities.
With us at their side, they can Shine On.
As part of your total compensation:
- Receive
a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities.
- Access
to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own
home.
About the Role
The Inclusion Support, reporting to the Site Coordinator,
plays a key role in fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive
environment where every participant can thrive.
The Inclusion Support is responsible for completing
behaviour documentation and observations to help identify individual needs,
monitor progress, and inform effective support strategies. The Inclusion
Support provides guidance and encouragement to participants as they navigate
challenging moments, helping them build confidence, develop positive
relationships, and experience success within the program.
They also maintain open, respectful communication with
families, sharing updates on their child's experiences, progress, and
successes. Working collaboratively with the Site Coordinator and Programmers,
the Inclusion Support helps develop, implement, evaluate, and adapt
individualized strategies that promote meaningful participation, positive
development, and a sense of belonging for all participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster
an Inclusive Environment – Promote a safe, respectful, and welcoming space
for all participants, including those with diverse needs.
- Provide
Direct Support – Assist children requiring additional support to
participate fully in daily activities, adapting approaches as needed.
- Collaborate
with Staff & Families – Maintain open, professional communication with
the Site Coordinator, program staff, and parents/guardians to ensure
consistent strategies and support. This involves attending parent
meetings, along with the Site Coordinator, relating to concerning
behaviors and developmental updates.
- Documentation
& Record-Keeping – Complete and maintain ABC charts for behavior
monitoring on a daily basis.
- Parent
Communication and Reporting – On a weekly basis provide parents with a
behavior report and an inclusive strategy report for the children who
require inclusion support.
- Monitor
and Maintain Resources – Keep an updated inventory of inclusive and
equitable materials and equipment; recommend purchases or replacements as
needed.
- Implement
Individualized Strategies – Follow and support inclusive strategy reports
on a weekly basis.
- Promote
Positive Interactions – Model and encourage positive social interactions
among children, promoting empathy, respect, and cooperation.
- Ensure
Safety and Well-being – Supervise participants to ensure both emotional
and physical safety, adapting environments and activities where needed.
- Ongoing
Professional Development – Participate in training related to inclusion,
equity, diversity, and child development best practices.
- Site
Coordinator Communication – On a weekly basis meet with the Site
Coordinator and Programmers to review the inclusive strategy reports to
review the child’s progress.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Education and Skills Qualifications
- High
school Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience,
with a strong reference.
- Minimum
2 years of childcare experience with demonstrable evidence of experience
linked to the role’s responsibilities.
- Demonstrated
ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines and priorities.
- Strong
attention to detail.
- Excellent
verbal, written, and presentation/workshop facilitation skills.
- Flexibility
to work different shifts within the operational hours of the program.
- Having
experience with neurodivergent populations is an asset.
To Apply
Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by
Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Please note that all successful candidates are required
to provide:
- Criminal
Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check
(less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older.
- Attend
Child Safeguarding Training upon hire.
Please note: Background checks are reviewed on an
individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding
requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse,
inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued,
respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We
believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our
organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our
mission.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications
from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of
Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people
with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups,
foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process,
please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate
accommodation.
