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About the Role
The York School is seeking an experienced and engaged After Care Assistant to join our Junior School After Care Program on a permanent, part-time basis. This role supports the daily operations of the program, providing care for students in JK to Grade 6 and fostering their social, emotional, and personal growth within a nurturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the After Care Supervisor in the daily delivery of the After Care Program
- Assist in planning and facilitating engaging indoor and outdoor activities
- Provide homework support, as required
- Supervise students indoors and outdoors, including during student arrival, dismissal, and safe release to parents and caregivers
- Communicate professionally and positively with parents and caregivers during daily pick-up times
- Administer and supervise daily snack time in accordance with health, safety, and allergy protocols
- Maintain accurate student attendance records and report absences or concerns to the AfterCare Supervisor
- Support cleanliness and organization of program spaces at the end of each day
- Collaborate with the AfterCare Supervisor and Junior School staff to support individual student needs
- Other job duties as assigned
Requirements
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Child Studies, Education, or a related field
- Experience working with children aged 4 to 12 in a school, camp, or childcare setting
- Understanding of child development and age-appropriate programming
- Ability to contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment that strengthens a positive, inclusive school culture
- Proven strength in fostering respectful, responsive, and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues, ensuring a service-oriented approach in all interactions
- Occasional evening, overnight and weekend travel for school trips required
- Successful criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Verification of education and employment history
- Satisfactory reference checks
- Review of publicly available online information in accordance with school policies
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment
- Google Workspace expertise (asset)
Location
- The York School Campus, Toronto
Work Type
- Part-time
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Child Studies, Education, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $22.50/hour plus 4% vacation pay
Benefits
- 4% vacation pay
- Compensation among the top CIS Ontario Schools in the Greater Toronto Area
About the Company
- A relationship-based school community where work is valued, growth is supported, and collaboration is part of everyday work.
- The York School is a co-educational independent school in midtown Toronto offering the International Baccalaureate from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- An environment grounded in Challenge, Community and Curiosity.
- Every role contributes to the school’s mission by helping create an environment where students feel known, challenged and supported.
- A forward-thinking school environment.
Equal Opportunity
- The York School is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity-deserving communities.
- We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that strengthen our school community.
- Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.