About the Role
Seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and positive individuals to join our After School Program team as Children’s Program Mentors for the 2026–2027 school year. This role supports children aged 4 to 12 years old in a safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging after-school programming aligned with Ontario After School Program Guidelines.
- Assist with physical activity, recreation, arts, education, and nutrition-based activities.
- Lead and support group activities for children ages 4–12.
- Promote participation, inclusion, and positive youth engagement.
- Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Promote positive behaviour, respect, conflict resolution, and life skills development.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, including food safety standards.
- Respond to incidents and emergencies in accordance with Club policies and training.
- Work collaboratively with Site Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and team members.
- Support volunteers and placement students as required.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and orientation.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents/guardians, and staff.
- Communicate concerns or incidents to supervisors in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist with set-up, clean-up, and maintenance of program space.
- Help maintain supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Support attendance tracking and basic program documentation when needed.
Requirements
- Educational background or enrollment in a related field (ECE, CYC, SSW, Recreation, Education, or similar).
- Experience working with children ages 4–12 in a structured environment.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage children through sports, arts, recreation, or educational activities.
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification.
- Police Reference Check (required upon hiring).
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Engagement through sports, arts, recreation, or educational activities
Location
- Bala Community School (6 Bala Avenue)
- Harwood Jr. Public School (50 Leigh Street)
- Charles E. Webster Jr. Public School (1900 Keele Street)
- Humber Children’s Program (121 Humber Boulevard South)
- Silverthorn Community School (300 Kane Avenue)
- Warren Park Jr. Public School (135 Varsity Road)
- Fairbank Public School (2335 Dufferin Street)
- Baycrest Public School (50 Ameer Avenue)
Work Type
- After School Program
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Experience working with children ages 4–12
Education Level
- ECE
- CYC
- SSW
- Recreation
- Education
- or similar
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, equitable, and diverse workplace.
- We encourage applications from members of the local community and individuals from equity-deserving groups.
