Team Lead - BGC Brantford
Monday to Friday- 1:00pm-6:00pm- 25 hours/per week
Additional hours are available from 7:00am-1:00pm and/or 6:00pm-9:00pm
Contract length: 10 months
Duties
The ‘Team Lead' position is responsible for the design and delivery of the School-Age After School Program at BGC Brantford (2 Edge St). Additionally the position provides guidance and direction to leaders, placement students and volunteers.
Duties:
- Operate program in compliance with the Child Care Early Years Act
- Provide an environment and program supplies that are safe and free for any hazards to children - strict adherence to Infection Control Policies & Practices
- Adhere to best practices for maintaining health records and administering medication
- Perform administrative tasks such as recording attendance, answering phone, completing accident/incident report or medication reports
- Ensure that program areas and their equipment are maintained in a state that will reflect the high standards of the organization
- Cooperatively with supervisor, suggest, plan and/or implement parent workshops, open houses and special events as per agency requirements, family needs and/or recommendations
- Use the Pedagogy framework to design program content that is specific to creating goals for children that support self-regulation, identity, social inclusion, health and well-being, language & thinking skills and physical literacy.
- Ensure program plan provides opportunities for active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual and group activities.
- Evaluate programs (soliciting feedback from children and families) and make recommendations to modify/enhance programming and improve the effectiveness of meeting developmental, social and cultural needs of children
- Observe and assess children’s progress and behaviour to ensure programs meet identified individual and group needs
- Be continuously aware of children’s allergies and other special nutritional and/or health conditions; Administer First Aid/CPR as necessary.
- Interact with children and families in a pleasant, positive and professional manner.
- Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child's needs, child's participation, behaviours and/or any incidents.
- Accommodate parent’s instructions for daily care routines.
- Assist with the identification of high-risk/high-need children who may require or benefit from specialized opportunities or services.
Due to the nature of the Club's business, staff cannot always be confined rigidly to a definite schedule of hours - 'flex' time WILL be required
Qualifications
The environment can be fast paced and demanding – position is required to be extremely resourceful, ‘think quick on their feet’, manage multiple tasks and issues, able to prioritize and resolve issues effectively, thoroughly and effectively.
Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Recreation, CYW, Teaching certification, Social Worker etc.
- At minimum Secondary or other Post-Secondary diploma in similar or related field an asset
NOTE: In the event the candidate does not hold an ECE /Child and Youth/Recreation and Leisure Diploma, a confirmed offer of employment would be dependent on the agency’s ability to submit and receive Directors Approval from the Ministry of Education
Experience and Skill Set:
- Previous experience working with a variety of age categories
- Previous experience in program development, execution and evaluation
- Knowledge & execution of the Child Care & Early Years Act requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to relate to children and youth
- Demonstrates initiative with Creative & alternative thinking to develop new ideas and approaches
- Ability to work well in a team environment but also able to work independently
Physical Demands:
- There are high physical demands associated with this position such as lifting up to 50lbs, bending, squatting, sitting, twisting, reaching, active program engagement, etc.
- Position works in an air conditioned environment, however is also required to provide several hours of outdoor programming during all seasons (spring, fall and winter).
- Due to the large number of children & youth serviced the working environment can be extremely loud during peak hours of operation.
Eligibility
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
- Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check
How to Apply
Please apply online at Indeed.com
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