Program Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience working with school age children in a recreation or academic setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong academic skills and ability to help with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
• Ability to lead physical activity, health, nutrition and social skills activities
• Ability to prioritize
• High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
• Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid/ CPR Level C required.
• Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with extra support needs an asset.
• Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating.
• Food handler’s certificates an asset.
• Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in an After School Program for school-age children (4-12 years) based on the guidelines provided.
• Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program.
• Prepare healthy snacks according to the healthy eating guidelines provided.
• Work as part of a team.
• Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities (in groups and one-to-one).
• Offer and engage in a physical activity program outdoors, or indoors when required.
• Assist in implementing art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, and health information activities, social skills, and other curriculums as required.
• Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance,
• Assist in creating weekly program plans
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis, providing updates about the children.
• Offer online programs as required.
• Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.