About the Role
Seeking flexible, reliable, and motivated individuals to support After School Programs as Relief Staff for the 2025–2026 school year. This role supports children aged 4 to 12 years old in a safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school environment across multiple program sites.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of engaging after-school programming aligned with Ontario After School Program Guidelines.
- Assist with physical activity, recreation, arts, education, and nutrition-based programming.
- Lead and support group activities for children ages 4–12.
- Ensure programming is inclusive, safe, and developmentally appropriate.
- Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe and structured environment.
- Promote positive behaviour, respect, and conflict resolution.
- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Respond to incidents and emergencies according to Club protocols.
- Work collaboratively with Site Coordinators, Program Staff, and fellow relief workers.
- Support volunteers and placement students as required.
- Adapt quickly to different site environments and program needs.
- Maintain professional communication with children, staff, parents/guardians, and supervisors.
- Report concerns, incidents, or issues promptly to site leadership.
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of program spaces.
- Support attendance tracking and basic program documentation when required.
- Ensure materials and equipment are used safely and responsibly.
Requirements
- Educational background applicable to the role (ECE, CYC, SSW, Recreation, Education, or related field preferred).
- Experience working with children aged 4–12 years in a structured setting.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills.
- Ability to work in multiple program sites as needed.
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification.
- Police Reference Check (required upon hiring).
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Location
- Bala Avenue Community School (6 Bala Avenue, York, ON M6M 2E1)
- Baycrest Public School (50 Ameer Ave, North York, ON M6A 2L3)
- Charles E. Webster Jr. Public School (1900 Keele St, York, ON M6M 3X7)
- Fairbank Public School (2335 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6E 3S5)
- Harwood Junior Public School (50 Leigh St, York, ON M6N 3X3)
- Humber TCHC (121 Humber Boulevard South, Toronto, ON)
- Silverthorn Community School (300 Kane Ave, York, ON M6M 3P1)
- Warren Park Jr. Public School (135 Varsity Rd, York, ON M6S 4P4)
Work Type
- Relief
- On-call
- Contract
Experience Level
- Experience working with children aged 4–12 years in a structured setting.
Education Level
- ECE
- CYC
- SSW
- Recreation
- Education
- Related field
About the Company
- BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club serves children and youth in the Weston Mount Dennis, Lawrence Heights, and surrounding communities by providing high-quality social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs.
Equal Opportunity
- BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
- We encourage applications from members of the local community and individuals from equity-deserving groups.
