After School Program Lead

Macaulay Child Development•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$0 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Program Lead takes responsibility for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and providing a consistently well-run, high quality program.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Early Childhood Educator, Recreation and Leisure Services, Child and Youth Worker, Social Worker, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology, etc.
2 years’ experience working with school-age children in a recreation or academic setting.
Experience in behaviour management, and conflict resolution
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with parents/families, colleagues, school personal and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Strong academic skills and ability to help 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.
Experience working with children with extra support needs.
High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
Current Standard first aid/ CPR Level C Certificate required.
Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.

Nice To Haves

Food handler’s certificates an asset.
Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead an After School Program for school-age children (ages 4-12), based on the guidelines provided.
Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program.
Work as part of a team.
Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities (in both groups and one-to-one).
Plan physical activity program for up to 60 minutes a day.
Design and implement art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, health information activities, social skills, and other curriculums as required.
Create and submit weekly program plans.
Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance.
Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis to provide updates.
Offer online programs as required.
Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.