Children's Program Mentor

BGC St. Alban's Club•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Program Locations & Hours Grandravine Children's Centre300 Grandravine Drive, Unit 176A 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Topcliff Public School65 Topcliff Avenue 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Driftwood Public School 265 Driftwood Avenue 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Gosford Public School 30 Gosford Boulevard 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Stanley Public School 75 Stanley Road 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sheppard Public School 1430 Sheppard Avenue 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please Note: Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the above program locations based on operational needs and staffing requirements. Staff may also be required to provide relief support at other BGC Jane and Finch Club program locations as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in After-School Programs, Summer Camps, Recreation Programs, Community Organizations
Experience supporting children with diverse learning, behavioral, or developmental needs.
Knowledge of the Ontario After School Program Guidelines.

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.