Program: YMCA Physical Healthy Development Before and
After School (YPHD)
Location: All five sites:
- St.
Catherine’s Elementary School
- Duc
d’Anville Elementary School
- Inglis
Street Elementary School
- Westmount
Elementary School
- Joseph
Howe Elementary School
Position Status: Full Time and Part Time positions
available
Contract Period: September 2026 – June 2027
Compensation: $17.00 per 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
Full time Employees also receive:
- 3
weeks’ vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
- Comprehensive
benefits package and pension
- Complimentary
wellbeing and counselling services
About the Role
Reporting to the Site Coordinator at the specific site, the
YPHD Substitute Programmer is responsible for delivering high-quality
programming that creates a safe, inclusive, engaging, and nurturing environment
where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
The Substitute Programmer ensures compliance with all YMCA
policies, procedures, and Provincial Before and After Program (BAP)
requirements while actively supervising children and fostering meaningful
learning experiences through play.
The Programmer also supports the day-to-day operation of the
program by maintaining a safe environment, building positive relationships with
children and families, and contributing to the overall success of the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement
and actively participate in engaging, developmentally appropriate
programming that promotes children's physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive development while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.
- Create,
implement, and evaluate inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments
that foster curiosity, independence, positive self-concept, and learning
through play.
- Use
a variety of teaching strategies, including modelling, observing,
questioning, demonstrating, and positive reinforcement, to support
children's learning and development.
- Maintain
a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment by actively supervising
children and ensuring their health, safety, and well-being at all times.
- Complete
all required administrative duties accurately and within established
timelines, including attendance records, child documentation, incident
reporting, and communication with families.
- Build
positive, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues,
and community partners to support children's success and enhance the
quality of the program.
- Contribute
to a collaborative team environment by demonstrating YMCA leadership
competencies, fostering positive relationships, and creating a culture of
belonging and inclusion.
- Consistently
represent the YMCA's values and purpose while complying with all YMCA
policies, procedures, Child Safeguarding standards, Provincial Before and
After Program (BAP) requirements, licensing regulations, and Occupational
Health and Safety standards, including maintaining all required
certifications.
- Submit
timesheets and other required payroll information through Payworks by
established deadlines.
- Show
flexibility and reliability amongst all five sites.
- Communicate
program updates, successes, concerns, and operational needs to the Site
Coordinator in a timely manner and seek guidance when required.
- Respond
professionally to parent/caregiver inquiries and concerns, escalating
complex or sensitive matters to the Site Coordinator as appropriate.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Education and Skills Qualifications
- High
school diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience,
with a strong reference.
- Minimum
1 year of childcare experience with demonstrable evidence of experience
linked to the role’s responsibilities.
- Attention
to detail.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
To Apply
Please apply online at:
https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/
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.
- Valid
First Aid and CPR Training.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
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.
