About the Role
The Casual After School Program Assistant maintains safety and supports the program lead in providing a consistently well-run, high-quality program for school-age children.
Responsibilities
- Assist in an After School Program for school-age children (4-12 years) based on provided guidelines.
- Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
- Prepare healthy snacks according to provided healthy eating guidelines.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Support children in completing homework and academic activities, both individually and in groups.
- Lead and engage children in physical activity programs, indoors or outdoors as needed.
- Assist in implementing various curriculum activities including art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, and health information.
- Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance.
- Assist in creating weekly program plans.
- Communicate daily with parents/caregivers and teachers, providing updates on children's progress.
- Offer online programs as required.
- Set up and prepare classrooms according to provided policies and guidelines.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience working with school-age children in a recreation or academic setting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong academic skills and ability to assist with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
- Ability to lead physical activity, health, nutrition, and social skills activities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience working with children with extra support needs is an asset.
- Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating.
- Food handler’s certificates are an asset.
- High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
- Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.
- Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
- Current certification in Standard First Aid/ CPR Level C required.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
Skills
- Communication
- Written and spoken English
- Academic support
- Activity leadership (physical, health, nutrition, social skills)
- Prioritization
- Nutrition knowledge
- Healthy eating knowledge
- Computer coding
- Scratch
- Python
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Casual
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate
- Standard First Aid/ CPR Level C Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $21.75 per hour
About the Company
- Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion.
- Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
- This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
- Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.
Equal Opportunity
- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion.
- We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.
- Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
- Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.
