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About the Role
The After School Program Lead is responsible for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and ensuring a consistently well-run, high-quality program for school-age children.
Responsibilities
- Lead an After School Program for school-age children (ages 4-12), based on provided guidelines.
- Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and well-being.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Assist and support children with homework and academic activities.
- Plan daily physical activity programs.
- Design and implement various curriculums including art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, and social skills.
- Create and submit weekly program plans.
- Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance.
- Communicate daily with parents/caregivers and teachers.
- Offer online programs as required.
- Set up and prepare classrooms according to policies and guidelines.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., Early Childhood Educator, Recreation and Leisure Services, Child and Youth Worker, Social Worker, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology).
- 2 years of experience working with school-age children in a recreation or academic setting.
- Experience in behavior management and conflict resolution.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong academic skills and ability to assist with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
- Strong skills in leading physical activity, health and nutrition, and social skills activities.
- Proven track record in using positive strategies to lead activities with groups of children.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Experience working with children with extra support needs.
- Food handler’s certificate is an asset.
- Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.
- High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
- Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
- Current Standard first aid/ CPR Level C Certificate required.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
Skills
- Activity organization
- Safety maintenance
- Program management
- Child supervision
- Teamwork
- Homework assistance
- Physical activity planning
- Curriculum implementation (art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, social skills)
- Record keeping
- Parent/caregiver communication
- Teacher communication
- Classroom setup
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Partnership building
- Academic support
- Leadership
- Prioritization
- Working with children with extra support needs
- Computer coding
- Scratch
- Python
Work Type
- Temporary
- Part Time
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree or diploma
Salary/Compensations
- Hourly Rate: $27.20
About the Company
- Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
- Values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion.
- Welcomes qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.
- Offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
- Committed to service and employment equity.
Equal Opportunity
- Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.