Children Afterschool Program Worker

Albion Neighbourhood Services•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$18•Onsite

About The Position

The BGC Albion Children Afterschool Program Worker assists in the planning and delivery of after-school program activities, trips, and events for children aged 4–12 who live in north Etobicoke. Staff are expected to be ready, when asked, to explain the reasoning behind a decision or action to other staff or community members — especially when that decision or action affects them. When affected by programming, policies, and procedures, staff are expected to offer input and opinions where relevant to the development of new or changing services, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Experience working with culturally diverse children
Knowledge of planning and delivering children's activities
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
HIGH FIVE Certificate (Principles of Healthy Child Development)
Proof of police clearance (vulnerable sector check)
Current Emergency First Aid certificate

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Rexdale community is an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver age-appropriate activities for after-school participants, in line with funder requirements
Help deliver the program's three core components: homework and arts & crafts; snack preparation and nutrition activities; and sports and physical activities
Supervise participants throughout after-school programming
Help create a positive, creative, and emotionally and intellectually stimulating environment
Model and teach positive social interaction and problem-solving skills
Keep the program space safe, clean, and healthy
Help maintain program supplies
Be available to work evening shifts
Report any challenges or emergencies to the Site Lead/Coordinator promptly
Work cooperatively with the team to plan and deliver activities, events, and trips
Identify training needs
Attend all team and staff meetings
Assist in recording and maintaining participant information in KidTrax
Maintain attendance records and other relevant site information
Record, maintain, and submit incident reports as required
Submit timesheets on time
Attend and actively participate in BGC staff meetings
Attend and actively participate in any special event meetings