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About the Role

The Children's Program Mentor plays an essential role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging after-school environment for children. Working under the direction of the Site Lead and Children's Program Coordinator, mentors are responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of high-quality recreational and educational programming while ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive development of every participant.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and facilitating engaging daily after-school programming.
Deliver age-appropriate recreation, sports, literacy, homework support, creative arts, STEM, and healthy living activities.
Support programming aligned with the Ontario After School Program Guidelines.
Encourage participation while promoting teamwork, inclusion, leadership, and positive youth development.
Build positive and respectful relationships with children through active participation and mentorship.
Provide active supervision of children at all times.
Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
Promote positive behavior through encouragement, conflict resolution, and restorative practices.
Ensure all children are signed in and out according to program procedures.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, injuries, illnesses, and behavioral incidents.
Follow all BGC Jane and Finch Club policies, Ontario health and safety regulations, child protection procedures, and food safety standards.
Prepare program spaces before participants arrive.
Assist with snack preparation and distribution following food handling procedures.
Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming program spaces.
Assist with attendance tracking, daily documentation, and incident reporting.
Maintain program supplies, equipment, and inventory.
Assist with daily program set-up and clean-up.
Work collaboratively with Site Leads, Program Coordinators, volunteers, placement students, and fellow mentors.
Attend all mandatory staff meetings, orientations, and professional development sessions.
Support PA Day programs, school break programming, community events, and family engagement initiatives.
Provide support at alternate program locations when operationally required.
Build respectful and professional relationships with children, families, school staff, and colleagues.
Communicate concerns, behavioral incidents, injuries, and parent inquiries promptly to supervisors.
Represent BGC Jane and Finch Club professionally within the community.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or graduated from Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child & Youth Care (CYC), Child & Youth Worker (CYW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Recreation & Leisure, or Education (or a related field).
Experience working with children ages 5–10 in a structured environment.
Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead sports, games, arts, educational, literacy, or recreational activities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
Valid Food Handler Certificate
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
Applicants must be available Monday through Friday throughout the school year.
Required Availability: Between 2:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., depending on assigned program location.
Additional availability is required for PA Day Programs, School Break Programs, Mandatory Staff Meetings, Professional Development, Training Sessions, Community Events, and Special Events.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Facilitation
Behavioral management
Conflict resolution
Restorative practices
Food handling

Location

Grandravine Children's Centre, 300 Grandravine Drive, Unit 176A
Topcliff Public School, 65 Topcliff Avenue
Driftwood Public School, 265 Driftwood Avenue
Gosford Public School, 30 Gosford Boulevard
Stanley Public School, 75 Stanley Road
Sheppard Public School, 1430 Sheppard Avenue

Work Type

After-School Program
Part-time
Contract

Experience Level

Entry-level
Some experience working with children ages 5-10 in a structured environment preferred.

Education Level

Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Child & Youth Care (CYC)
Child & Youth Worker (CYW)
Social Service Worker (SSW)
Recreation & Leisure
Education
Related fields

Benefits

Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.
Gain valuable experience in recreation, child development, and community programming.
Work alongside a passionate, supportive, and collaborative team.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Develop leadership, facilitation, and behavioral management skills.
Help strengthen the Jane and Finch community.

About the Company

BGC Jane and Finch Club is committed to providing children and youth with safe, inclusive, and engaging programs that inspire learning, leadership, healthy living, and positive relationships.
Our After-School Program provides children ages 5–10 with a safe and welcoming environment where they can participate in recreation, sports, creative arts, literacy, homework support, leadership development, and healthy living activities.

Equal Opportunity

BGC Jane and Finch Club is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We encourage applications from members of the local community and individuals from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black communities, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
BGC Jane and Finch Club is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us at any stage of the hiring process.