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Afterschool Antics Program Instructors
Date Posted: July 5, 2010
Employer: YMCA
City: Kitchener
Type: Part Time
Wage:
Description: POSITION: Afterschool Antics Program Instructors (JP 1102)  
EMPLOYED BY: Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA  
SERVICE AREA: Community Services  
LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo  
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Afterschool Program  
HOURS: Temporary fixed-term (evenings and weekends as required)  
SALARY: $10.40 per hour  
START DATE: September 2010  
 
FUNCTION: Nurture and stimulate young children to want to learn and be an active participant in their environment. To build the childrens self-esteem, confidence & socialization from an early age.  
 
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  
# To create a stimulating, fun environment and provide materials for children that will give them the opportunity to learn, be successful and grow as individuals.  
# Responsible for communicating with parents as required to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.  
# Ensures that a diversified program is developed with routines established that supports and nurtures the development of the child and provided support to parents.  
# Set-up classroom for children resulting in an environment that will be welcoming with the various age appropriate games and activities.  
# Prepare and set-up crafts and other art program(s) for children  
# Ensure that prevention safety procedures are adhered to at all times (supervision fire, incident and accident forms etc.)  
# Collect monthly fees and ensure that accurate records are kept of all payments.  
# Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required.  
# Assumes other duties as assigned.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
# High School  
# 1- 3 months of related experience is an asset  
# Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
# First Aid and CPR certification  
# Knowledge of High Five or CATCH program an asset.  
# Acceptable Police Check  
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:  
Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting the personal growth and development of children and youth.  
Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner to support information sharing.  
Concern For Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.  
Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve desired results  
Initiative: Knows when to do the right thing.  
Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to build enthusiasm and appreciation to achieve work related goals..  
Tolerance For Ambiguity: Functions effectively in situations of less than perfect or incomplete information.  
 
In addition to the above competencies the Association Core Competencies are required, Commitment to Organization Vision and Values, Diversity, Integrity, Teamwork  
 
Note: This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.  
How To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: recruitment@ckwymca.ca  
Human Resources, YMCA Administration Offices,  
460 Frederick Street, Suite 203, Kitchener ON N2H 2P5  
Fax to: 519-576-6223  
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:00 pm  
 
The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and the Human Rights Code. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener- Waterloo are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices, in keeping with privacy laws. For more information on the YMCAs commitment to privacy, please visit our web site at www.ymcacambridgekw.ca  
 
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  
Deadline: July 30, 2010
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