Nature Kids After School Program Facilitator

Kentville Parks and Recreation

Kings County Academy After School Program Facilitator

The Town of Kentville is a rapidly growing community, one with diversifying needs and complex
problems that are looking for innovative solutions. The Department of Parks and Recreation
believes strongly in intentionality when it comes to what programs we offer to the community.
This means we work hard to support the creation of resilient, safe, kind, and caring
communities.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion:
The Town of Kentville recently adopted our first Accessibility Action Plan followed by the signing
of the Recreation Nova Scotia Anti-Racism Charter, a testament to our commitment to
developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all staff and
community members. We encourage applicants from equity deserving populations to self-
identity in their application. We continue to focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as
part of this framework and are committed to continuing our education and awareness as an
organization. If you have questions on how we can ensure a safe place of employment, or how
the hiring process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out and contact us.

Why work with us?
Being a part of the Kentville team means you will be working in a dedicated, positive, and
supportive environment. We are committed to innovation and serving all members of our
community. We do this because we value our people and we’re passionate about what we do.
Really passionate. We offer an environment of support and encouragement: we want you to be
successful at what you do! Accountability and fun are the foundations of our workplace culture.

Your Opportunity:
This is a partnership program facilitated by Kentville Parks and Recreation Department, the

Kings County Academy School, and the Kings County Family Resource Centre. Reporting to the

BAP After School Program Lead, the Program Facilitator position will work within a team

atmosphere to provide a safe and inclusive environment, a healthy snack and engaging indoor

and outdoor physical/movement activities for children aged 4-12. Each cohort of twenty-four

children will be led by two Program Facilitators.

Objectives of the KCA After School Program:

• Increase access to affordable, safe, quality active play programming for children and

• Increase physical literacy and movement in program participants.

• Increase opportunities for ECEs and recreation practitioners to enhance their awareness

• Establish requirements for NS-BAP Programs provided through recreation organizations

*** This posting will remain open until the positions are filled***

Q ualifications:
✓ You are enrolled in or completion of a university or Community College in a recognized

Early Childhood Educator, Child and Youth Studies, or similar educational program with
developmentally appropriate programming experience (Applicants with equivalent
training & experience will also be considered.)

✓ You have a valid First Aid Certificate (with a minimum of Emergency First Aid) and CPR
C from a recognized provider, Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Child Abuse Registry
Check

✓ You are knowledgeable about planning inclusive programs that help nurture the
development of the whole child as a unique individual (physical, psychological, and
social wellbeing), including being a passionate believer and implementer of inclusive
practices.

✓ You are willing and fully capable of having fun and creating playful opportunities in a
primarily outdoor setting with children of diverse stages of childhood development.

✓ You are an enthusiastic, organized, motivated self-starter who can adapt quickly with
creative problem-solving skills.

✓ You are willing to learn and be a part of a dynamic team of childcare and recreational
professionals who work both independently and collaboratively with kindness,
cooperation, and compassion.

✓ Aware of your own privilege and how you are using it to help others.
✓ Excellent time-management and planning skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Facilitators must plan and provide developmentally appropriate, culturally

responsive activities which promote full participation of all children based on their

interests, with opportunities for child-initiated experiences.

• Program staff must role model and engage children in active play and physical literacy

development. Children should spend a total of 90 minutes moving actively, with

emphasis on energetic play. This must include a minimum of 60 minutes outside

throughout all seasons.

activities for extended periods of time.

• Engage school and the Pre-Primary Program Manager to ensure a seamless day for

Work Status: Casual, Part-Time (non-unionized) Position

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 2:15am-5:15pm, 15 hours per week. PD Days, Storm Days,

and Early Dismissal Days will not be included in the After School Program schedule. Program is

scheduled to be offered until June 2025.

Work Location: Kings County Academy School

Salary Range: $18.00-$25.00 per hour (based on experience and training)

*** This posting will remain open until the positions are filled***

Where To Apply: Applications may be submitted by mail or by email to:

Town of Kentville
Parks and Recreation
354 Main Street,
Kentville, NS B4N 1K6

Email: recreation@kentville.ca

Applications can also be placed in the drop box at the back of Town Hall.

Applications must be submitted with at least two references. Please put the job
title in the subject heading of your email and merge your cover letter and resume
into one PDF document. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only
those under consideration will be contacted. This competition will remain open
until the position is filled.

*** This posting will remain open until the positions are filled***