Out of School Care Leader
About The Position
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced After School Leader for a part-time contract position. This role supports the vision of growing a welcoming and inclusive community by building safe and engaging spaces for children to learn and grow. The Leader will plan and provide hands-on activities and care for participants in a multicultural, inclusive after school program. Responsibilities include developmentally appropriate activity planning for children aged 6 to 12, direct supervision and evaluation of children, incident reporting, and communication with families and caregivers. The program works with vulnerable children with high needs, often addressing learning challenges resulting from trauma or insecurities related to food, housing, or settlement.
Requirements
- One-year recent related experience
- Emergency Child Care First Aid
- FoodSafe certificate
- Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age on their first day of work
Responsibilities
- Works with staff team and coordinator to develop curriculum and implement activities and experiences for individual and group needs of all children within a consistent child centred program environment
- Creates and maximizes a healthy and safe place for children
- Assess needs and abilities and ensures activities are developmentally appropriate and inclusive
- Refers to or consults with the Children’s Program Coordinator when necessary
- Prepares and serves program snacks/lunch to children as required
- Ensures children’s safety
- Reports critical incidents as required
- Upholds safety standards as per Kiwassa requirements
- Ensures all policies and procedures pertaining to facility are followed
- Maintains positive and regular communication with parents, caregivers and family support worker regarding development
- Maintains relationships with external resources, school and KNH staff members
- Purchases supplies within budget and Kiwassa standards
- Maintains program and participant records
- Provides updates and reporting as required
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
