About the Role
The Casual After School Program Lead is responsible for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and providing 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 ensure their safety and well-being.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Assist and support children with homework and other academic activities.
- Plan and implement 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 with parents/caregivers and teachers daily to provide updates.
- Offer online programs as required.
- Set up and prepare classrooms according to provided 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, knowledge of, and ability to lead physical activity, health and nutrition, and social skills activities.
- Proven track record in using positive, effective strategies to lead activities with groups of children.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Experience working with children with extra support needs.
- High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate.
- Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate.
- Current Standard first aid/CPR Level C Certificate.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
Skills
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Homework assistance
- Physical activity leadership
- Health and nutrition
- Social skills
- Activity leadership
- Prioritization
- Working with children with extra support needs
- Food handler's certificate (asset)
- Computer coding
- Scratch
- Python (asset)
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Casual
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree or diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $27.20 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.
- 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.
