Lead After School Program Worker (2 Positions)

Overview

West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a multi-service, neighbourhood-based agency that has served the diverse communities of downtown west Toronto since 1912.  The central purpose of West Neighbourhood House is to enable less-advantaged individuals, families and groups in the community to gain greater control over their lives and community.

As a part of a team of childcare workers the Lead After School Program Worker plans and implements a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children ages 6 to 12. Experience working with Children who need extra supports would be an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a variety of activities, games (i.e. soccer, dodge ball) , crafts and outings with the children and homework club;
• Supervise children at all times during designated program time;
• Supervise students and/or volunteers;
• Liaise with parents and school staff during program time;
• Promote healthy development of individuals and to ensure safe and healthy interactions between the children, their peers, adults and their environment.  This includes creating a safe zone and ensure the program reflects the organization’s values, vision and mission.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or equivalent experience in child development, education,  community-based social work, recreation or creative arts, with knowledge of child development;
• Ability to work independently with little supervision;
• Ability to supervise a group of school age children;
• Demonstrated ability to program plan and implement age appropriate activities;
• Ability to be a role model demonstrating social skills and conflict resolution skills in a diverse setting;
• Experience with supporting children with special needs would be an asset;
• Experience working with students &/or volunteers would be an asset;
• Demonstrated understanding of teamwork and cooperation;
• Previous experience working with school-aged children would be an asset;
• Knowledge of a second language would be an asset, particularly Tamil, Chinese, or Vietnamese;
• Familiarity with the local community would be an asset.

Status: Part Time Contract (possible full days March Break and P.A. Days, as required, Contract ending June 29, 2023)

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: up to 15 hours per week (3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday)

Rate: $18.04

Unit: Newcomer and & Family Programs

Immediate Supervisor: Team Leader, Children Youth and Families

Closing Date: Feb 4, 2023

Note: West Neighbourhood House provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

Compensation

Rate: $18.04

How to Apply

Please reply in writing by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to:  

Hiring Committee

248 Ossington Ave.

Toronto, Ontario

M6J 3A2

[email protected]