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About the Role

The Relief Children's Program Mentor provides on-call coverage across multiple BGC Jane and Finch Club after-school program locations to ensure quality programming continues during planned and unplanned staff absences. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, are flexible, and can confidently adapt to different program sites, age groups, and daily routines.

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.
• Step into existing program plans and ensure smooth program delivery.
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, leadership, and positive youth development.
• Build positive 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 using 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 behavioural incidents.
• Follow all BGC Jane and Finch Club policies, Ontario health and safety regulations, child protection procedures, and food safety standards.
• Assist with daily program set-up and clean-up.
• Prepare activity spaces before participants arrive.
• Assist with snack preparation and distribution following food handling procedures.
• Maintain attendance records and complete required documentation when assigned.
• Ensure program spaces remain clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with Site Leads, Program Coordinators, volunteers, placement students, and fellow staff.
• Quickly adapt to different program sites and staff teams.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, orientations, and professional development sessions.
• Support PA Day programs, school break programming, community events, and special events.
• Maintain professional relationships with children, families, school staff, and colleagues.
• Report concerns, injuries, behavioral incidents, and parent inquiries to supervisors promptly.
• 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.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different program environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess or obtain prior to employment: Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification.
• Must possess or obtain prior to employment: HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification.
• Must possess or obtain prior to employment: Valid Food Handler Certificate.
• Must possess or obtain prior to employment: Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
• Applicants must be available to work a minimum of three (3) weekdays per week between 2:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Relief staff must be flexible and available to accept shifts at multiple program locations, sometimes on short notice, to cover staff absences and operational needs.

Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organizational skills
• Adaptability
• Working independently
• Working as part of a team
• Facilitation skills
• Leadership skills

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
• Relief
• On-call
• Contract

Experience Level

• Experience working with children ages 5–10
• Experience working in after-school programs, camps, recreation, or community programming (preferred)
• Experience supporting children with diverse learning, behavioral, or developmental needs (preferred)

Education Level

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child & Youth Care (CYC), Child & Youth Worker (CYW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Recreation & Leisure, Education, or a related field.

Benefits

• Gain experience working across multiple program sites.
• Build valuable leadership and facilitation skills.
• Work with an experienced and supportive team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Make a positive impact in the lives of children and families throughout 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.