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Join Our Team! We are seeking a Support & Inclusion school age leader for our before and after school program for Children age 5-12 years old. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, strength-based support to children, including those with diverse needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and full participation. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team to create an inclusive environment, contribute to individualized care plans, and deliver engaging, developmentally-appropriate programs that promote learning, wellness, and belonging.

This role also involves maintaining active supervision, supporting positive behaviour, building relationships with children and families, and helping to create a safe, welcoming program space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, compassionate, and strengths-based support to children with diverse needs, ensuring their full participation, safety, engagement, and overall well-being.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care and support plans while promoting each child’s strengths and supporting areas for growth. 
• Implement and monitor the success of behaviour support strategies in alignment with individual care and support plans. 
• Collaborate with the program team to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where all children feel a sense of belonging.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality, developmentally-appropriate programs for children ages 5–12, aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and legislative requirements.
• Design and lead indoor and outdoor activities that engage children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Promote learning, wellness, inclusion, and positive self- esteem through program leadership.
• Maintain active supervision at all times, ensuring compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), and all health, safety, and legal standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support exceptional program delivery.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.
• Implement inclusive practices and provide individualized support, including enhanced supervision ratios where required.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized program spaces and prepare nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organizational initiatives and fundraising efforts.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: $23.14 per hour

Benefits: 

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time 
• Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites + Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan**
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program 
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts your community

**Some benefits may vary based on employment terms