School Age Assistant Couchiching Heights

Be more than a teacher; Be more than an instructor; Be more than a friend; Be the Spark that allows a child to our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators!Position: School Age AssistantStatus: part-time temporary September 2026 until potentially April 2027Intended location: Couchiching Heights YMCA Before & After School Orillia Couchiching Heights YMCA Before & After School OrilliaThe opportunity: To build healthy strong connected communities through nurturing environments for this role you will:Provide personal care to children including but not limited to toileting/diaper changing providing first aid administering medication monitoring dietary allergies & medical conditionsActively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independentlyPlan and implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA CurriculumEnsure positive professional communication with families staff and volunteers on an ongoing basisProvide an inclusive environment supporting the needs of all children including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needsDemonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission Vision and ValuesAdhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changesDemonstrate flexibility with routines and schedulesOther duties as assignedFor this role you bring:Minimum 18 years of ageCurrent Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employmentSatisfactory Vulnerable Sector CheckUp-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years ActAvailability requirements: Monday to Friday 25 hours per week approximately 7:00-9:00am AND 3:00-6:00pm; hours/shifts vary non non-instructional daysPassion for working with children and providing quality play-based learningWell-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with families staff and volunteersStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to stand for extended periods of time lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.) and participate in physical activitiesAbility to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round in all weather conditionsBenefits of working with us:Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitnessEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramAnnual paid Wellness DayAnnual recognition payProfessional development opportunitiesWork life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off6 well-being days per yearAbout us:The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthier stronger communities by promoting physical mental and social well-being for all. We offer a wide range of inclusive and affordable programs and services to individuals and families regardless of their background or financial Y ignites the potential in people serving over 64000 individuals across Simcoe County the District Municipality of Muskoka and the District of Parry Sound. We are dedicated to creating vibrant connected communities where everyone YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as child care camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. Our commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. At the Y we believe in the potential within each person to shine and through support positivity and guidance we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. When we help each person shine we unlock the collective strength of our entire believe income should never stand in the way of wellbeing. Thanks to the generosity of our donors we ensure that our inclusive programs and services are accessible to individuals and families across our community through our financial assistance program. Applications will remain open until role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding job offers are contingent on the completion of a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three YMCA ofSimcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1