Employment - After School Program Staff- St. Peter's, Port Hawkesbury, Inverness

After School Program Staff- St. Peter's, Port Hawkesbury, Inverness

YMCA of Cape Breton

Part-Time Casual

Weekdays

Description

Title: After School Program Staff

Reports to: After School Program Coordinator

Position Status: Part-time positions (up to 17.5 hours a week Monday-Friday) and Casual positions

Salary: $22.00 per/hour

Start Date: September 3, 2026

Site Locations: St. Peter’s, Port Hawkesbury, Inverness  

 We are currently hiring PT and Casual staff in our After School Programs at Tamarac Education Centre, Inverness Education Centre and East Richmond Education Centre.  The YMCA of Cape Breton is looking for energetic, fun, and responsible individuals. You will be responsible for contributing to a teamwork dynamic and delivering safe, inclusive, responsive, and engaging programming in our after-school program.

 Position Summary

 The After-School Program staff will work in the YMCA of Cape Breton’s Childcare Division, reporting to the After-School Program Coordinator. The After-School Program Staff will be responsible for delivering quality program at our off-site childcare program.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver play-based learning curriculum to children.
  • Help plan, organize, and lead inclusive and diverse games, crafts, activities, field trips, and more for school-aged children
  • Adhere to offsite childcare guidelines and NS BAP standards of delivery
  • Engage in planned and spontaneous program activities with the children
  • Support other program staff
  • Monitor and record individual children’s progress through development evaluations, daily observations, and attendance maintenance.
  • Ensure we create an equitable and inclusive environment for all participants
  • Responsible for the physical, social, emotional, affective, and cognitive development of the children in the program
  • Maintain contact with all the children to meet their needs – security, protection, affection, discipline, stimulation, warmth and comfort and belonging; respect each child’s abilities, culture, and diversity by demonstrating unconditional acceptance and encouragement of children.
  • Maintain a relationship with families and meet their needs of comfort, security, warmth, and acceptance as part of the program
  • Be a member of a strong team of staff by attending staff meetings and participating in professional collaboration.
  • Communicate concerns and suggestions to the After School Program Coordinator
  • Keep up to date with children’s information and the Childcare Department’s Policies including but not limited Behaviour Guidance, Child Abuse Protocol and Confidentiality.
  • Commit to professional development opportunities as they arise
  • Other duties as assigned by the After School Program Coordinator.Qualifications:

 Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children
  • Good interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of children and their families.
  • Experience in an educational setting or day camps/childcare/leadership is an asset.
  • Experience developing and delivering childcare programs is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Post-secondary education/training related to working with children and/or youth (an asset)
  • Maintain a current first aid and CPR certification and First Aid.
  • Current Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector
  • Current Child Abuse Registry Check 

 Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. Employees will be required to complete YMCA Child Safeguarding Training.

 Skills and Competencies:

  • Child and Youth Focused
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Excellent Interpersonal and Judgement Skills
  • Relationship Building and Collaboration
  • Sense of Community

We offer:

  • Employee YMCA membership
  • EFAP Program 

How To Apply

YMCA of Cape Breton will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Apply Today!

 Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Human Resources at HR@cb.ymca.ca by 4:30 pm on July 24, 2026. Please reference BAPS-CBWEST-2026 in the subject line of your application. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

 The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

 

 The YMCA Experience

 

Email Address: hr@cb.ymca.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
YMCA of Cape Breton
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
—
Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
September 3rd 2026
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
July 7th 2026
Expires
July 24th 2026