Before and After School Site Lead (Temporary)

Position Title: Before & After School Care Site Lead

Reports To: Before & After School Care Site Supervisor

Pay Grid: $15.50-$19.50.

Department: Child Care

Our Culture:

YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We keep our promises.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration

· Post-secondary education in CYC, ECE, SLWK, Education or in a related field

• Child Care certification Level 1, 2 or 3 required

• Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a management role in an organization of similar size and complexity preferred.

• Child Intervention Check

• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working with children in a childcare environment age 5-12

• Ability to fluently use the entire MS Office suite.

• Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values.

• Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence.

• Excellent customer services, organization, and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple staff at various sites throughout the community.

· Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results without constant direct supervision.

• Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Act and Regulations

What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one to two Before & After School Care program sites as well as being in ratio during operating hours. This position is also required to be in ratio for all PD days and all Licensed Camps. This position will also assist the Before and After School Site Supervisors in ensuring the success of all the Association’s Before and After School programs, situated at multiple sites throughout Medicine Hat and surrounding areas.

The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:

Customer Service

· Encourage opportunities for leadership within the Educator role.

· Help facility the Educator-level staff meetings that encourage relationship building with the Site Supervisors

· Ensure Educators are provided with a thorough orientation to their position and work site(s)

· Attend all YMCA staff meetings as required.

· Attend Parent Engagement Meetings, assist the Site Supervisor in the planning of the event.

YMCA Values

· Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA and its programs and services.

· Demonstrates appropriate behaviors in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.

· Ensure all programing promotes inclusivity, equality and kindness.

· Consistently recognize the accomplishments of Educators

Teamwork

· Work effectively within the Child Care team, contributing to its overall success by:

- Promoting the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign

- Promoting and/or attending YMCA events

- Contributing to a positive and healthy workplace culture

- Other duties to assist the team, as assigned.

· Help Site Supervisors to schedule Educators for appropriate coverage for their vacation and/or leaves.

· Re-deployment to additional YMCA programs such as child minding, camp programs, youth and preschool programs, events, etc.

SAM/Place to Connect Standards:

· Achieve all quality standards and targets established under YMCA best practices and the YMCA’s SAM 2.1 program.

· General cleaning as required around the facility.

· Ensuring all staff are aware of SAM 2.1 standards, and work with them to create a culture of excellence in adherence to guidelines and expectations outlined by the SAM 2.1 manual.

· Act as a Place to Connect Champion, ensuring the curriculum is effectively implemented in each assigned site.

· Attend all core trainings on curriculum.

· Complete assigned monthly checklists as indicated.

· Ensure Educators are completing weekly observations on play partnering, programming and classroom environment.

· Review and ensure Play in Action standards are met.

· Participate in annual YMCA Play in Action audit and achieve a minimum score of 85%

· Ensure Educators attend core trainings, act as a mentor for Directors and Educators through role modelling curriculum standards at all times.

· Responsible for participation in annual YMCA Play in Action audit and achieving minimum score of 85% in assigned sites.

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

· Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and the senior leadership team.

· Ensure workplace conflicts are resolved quickly, following YMCA policies and procedures.

· Ensure all assigned sites are correctly and consistently using the Avocado Engage app.

· Respond to emails and phone calls within a 24-hour period.

· Provide support to each Educator to ensure their success in the role and the success of the Program in each site.

· Performance management of all Educators with assistance from the Before and After School Site Supervisors, including annual evaluations and progressive coaching, if needed

· Act as first point of contact for school administration regarding any questions, concerns, or issues about the site/program.

· Act as first point of contact for school administration regarding any questions, concerns or issues about the site/program.

· Communicate effectively and professionally with all families, children, school staff, YMCA staff and the community.

Quality of Work

· Ensure the Educators are including Healthy Child Development concepts in program planning.

· Ensure all Educators have received the Healthy Child Development training.

· Monthly reports and stats submitted to Before and After School Site Supervisors

· Ensure all program forms and manuals are up-to-date and available at all locations.

· Seek out personal professional development opportunities.

· Ensure all invoices for the program are submitted to the Before and After School Site Supervisor on a timely basis.

· Complete NSF phone calls and follow ups.

· Ensure site training manuals are kept up to date.

· Ensure the monthly billing spreadsheet is up to date and submitted to the Site Supervisor monthly.

· Ensure all child/children’s paperwork is up to date in the Avocado System, ensure all payment information is up to date in the Avocado system.

Compliance with Legislation and YMCA Policies and Procedures

· Adherence to the following at all times:

· YMCA Child Protection and Operational Policies and Procedures

· Public health and safety regulations

· Occupational Health and Safety

· Participate/supervise in licensing visits/annual reviews at all assigned sites, completing all necessary paperwork as required.

· Resolve areas of non-compliance in all assigned sites immediately

· Report all critical incidents at assigned sites within immediately to Site Supervisors

· Review all licensing standards on a quarterly basis to remain up to date on any changes and advise Before and After School Site Supervisors of any impact to the program.

· Keep Before and After School Site Supervisors apprised of all issues at assigned sites related to licensing.

· Review policies at all assigned sites on a monthly, rotating basis (includes all YMCA of Southeastern Alberta Policies & Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety)

· Ensure Licensing ratios are always maintained while on site.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

· Work in loud noisy environment

· May be going from standing to seating positions, from standing to kneeling positions, from kneeling to standing positions, from seating to standing positions for most of the working day, there will be walking throughout the day.

· May lift or move items up to 50 lbs. including children.

· May be exposed to all weather conditions while working outside.

· May be exposed to children or adults who may not be vaccinated.

· May be exposed to verbal/physical abuse from external and internal clients.

Please Apply: 

With a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.    

Please send application packages to:   

Brooklyn Straub

Site Manager – Before and After School Program

525 2nd St SE, Medicine Hat, AB

brooklyn.straub@medicinehatymca.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $15.50-$19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• On-site gym

• Store discount

• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)