Be the Spark Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community. The YMCA of Fredericton is a leading charity that responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth, and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities as well as to each other and enhances their quality of life. Employee Benefits
- YMCA of Fredericton membership
- Nationwide access to other YMCAs
- Complimentary career development & training (including Continuing Education Credits, re-certifications, etc.)
- Staff appreciation events
- Employee recognition
- Flexible work arrangements General YMCA Responsibilities
- Demonstrates appropriate behaviours 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. Represents the YMCA and the association in a professional manner.
- Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
- Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Other duties as assigned. POSITION OVERVIEW Under the supervision of the Manager of Child Care, the After-School Educator is responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for school-aged children during out-of-school hours. Educators promote children’s well-being, positive social development, and recreational engagement while ensuring compliance with New Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Licensing Standards and YMCA policies. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES The After-School Educator is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-supervised environment that meets or exceeds New Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Licensing Standards and YMCA expectations at all times. Direct Child Care and Supervision
- Provide 100% supervision of school-aged children at all times to ensure their safety and well being.
- Maintain active supervision during transitions, indoor and outdoor play, gym activities, swimming, and snack/mealtimes.
- Ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios and clear line-of-sight supervision at all times.
- Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development through positive guidance and interaction.
- Sit, stand, and move throughout the program space to actively engage with children during play, games, and group activities.
- Safely accompany children during transitions to and from school, including walking to local schools and travelling on buses for child pick-up, in accordance with YMCA procedures and safety expectations. Program Implementation and Recreation
- Plan and facilitate age-appropriate recreational, social, creative, and physical activities.
- Encourage teamwork, cooperation, inclusion, and respectful behaviour.




- Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of children.
- Incorporate daily physical activity, including outdoor play, gym time, and swimming where applicable. Administrative Duties
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including attendance records, incident reports, and behaviour documentation.
- Communicate program updates, concerns, and incidents to the Manager of Child Care promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all documentation and communication. Relationships with Parents and Guardians
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children and families.
- Communicate daily with parents/guardians regarding children’s participation, behaviour, and well being.
- Represent the YMCA in a professional and welcoming manner. Facility Maintenance and Safety
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe program environment. Support and promote proper hygiene practices among children, including handwashing, respiratory etiquette, and cleanliness before and after meals, outdoor play, and activities.
- Clean and sanitize tables, activity areas, and program materials as required, in accordance with YMCA policies and public health guidelines.
- Conduct regular safety checks of indoor and outdoor spaces, equipment, and materials.
- Follow all health, safety, hygiene, emergency, and risk-management procedures. Teamwork and Qualified Conduct
- Work collaboratively with other educators, relief staff, and management.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and required training sessions.
- Read, understand, and comply with the YMCA Staff Handbook and Child Protection policies.
- Demonstrate YMCA values in all interactions with children, families, staff, and the community. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand, walk, and move actively for extended periods. Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and sit on the floor while engaging with children.
- Ability to participate in physical activities, including games, gym activities, and outdoor play.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to engage children in regular outdoor play, in accordance with program and licensing expectations.
- Ability to swim and safely support children in chest-deep water during aquatic activities, where applicable.
- Ability to work in environments with elevated noise levels. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with school-aged children in a child care, recreation, or educational setting.
- Training or education in child development, education, recreation,



or a related field is an asset.
- Knowledge of New Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Licensing Standards for school-age programs.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality programming. Required Certifications and Clearances
- Standard First Aid and Level C CPR.
- Social Development (SD) Check.
- Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. RISK MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- Educators are accountable for maintaining continuous active supervision and adhering to all supervision, safety, and ratio requirements.
- Any incident, injury, or safety concern must be documented and reported to the Manager of Child Care immediately.
- Educators must exercise professional judgment to reduce risk, prevent injury, and ensure child safety at all times.
- Failure to follow supervision, safety, or licensing requirements may result in corrective action. WORKING CONDITIONS
- After-school programs operate during school dismissal times, school breaks, and summer programming; schedules vary based on program needs.
- Educators are required to travel on buses and walk to local schools for child pick-up, as part of their regular duties.
- Walking to and from schools may involve distances requiring 15–30 minutes of walking, in varying weather conditions.
- Relief and part-time educators may be called in on short notice.
- Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from work.
- Educators may be required to administer First Aid and CPR as necessary.
- Educators must comply with all New Brunswick Licensing Standards and cooperate with licensing inspections. Competencies Required
- Commitment to Organization Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values.
- Participant focused: Commits to assisting each participant (child or adult) in the development of new skills in a fun and safe manner.
- Self-Management: Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and support information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.
- Professionalism: Professionally represent the YMCA to members and visitors at all times.
- Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
- Service Oriented: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s YMCA experience. *Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening and proof of certifications, if applicable. Employees will be required to complete online YMCA Safeguarding Training.
* Pay: From $15.90 per hour Expected hours: 4.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:
- On-site parking Work

Location:
In person

📌 After-School Educator (Fredericton)
🏢 YMCA
📍 Fredericton