After School Program Instructor

Jewish Federation of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Ottawa is seeking an Afterschool Program Instructor to supervise and engage school-age children in a safe and enriching environment. Responsibilities include planning activities, assisting with homework, and maintaining communication with families. Ideal candidates have experience working with children and must be at least 18 years old. CPR/First Aid certification and a police check are required. Submit your resume to the designated email by December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Experience working with children in a recreational setting such as camps, childcare, youth programs, or school.
• Strong communication, patience, and problem‑solving skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Police check (vulnerable sector check).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage school‑age children in a safe, supportive environment.
• Plan and lead activities for children.
• Assist with homework for K‑6th grade.
• Maintain strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Abide by all policies and standards of the program.

Skills

Excellent communication and verbal skills

Skills and energy to work in a fast‑paced team environment

Ability to serve as a role model

Education

Current college/university student or graduate

Job description

The Afterschool Program Instructor is responsible for supervising and engaging school‑age children in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. This role includes planning and leading activities, supporting academic work, fostering positive behavior, and maintaining strong communication with students, families, and staff.

Principal Responsibilities

• Works directly with an assigned group of children as the group’s leader.
• Follows a daily schedule.
• Actively plans and participates in activities.
• Assists with homework for K‑6th grade.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with a co‑counselor.
• Assists administrators with activities, including maintaining control, safety, and the health of the participants.
• Handles child‑to‑child problems.
• Arrives at the afternoon program no later than 3 pm Monday through Thursday and 1:30 pm on Friday.
• Maintains a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
• Incorporates Jewish values and ethics and provides safety in all activities.
• Abides by all policies, standards, and objectives of the Soloway JCC and the After‑School Program.

Hours

Program runs 3 hours a day, starting as early as 3 pm Monday through Thursday and, during winter months, 1:30 pm to 5 pm on Friday.

Program runs Monday–Friday on regular school days and also when school is out by offering mini camps from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication and verbal skills.
• Skills and energy to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Ability to serve as a role model.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Current college/university student or graduate.
• Experience working with children in a recreational setting such as camps, childcare, youth programs, or school.
• Strong communication, patience, and problem‑solving skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Police check (vulnerable sector check).

Salary

Comparable pay to other after-school settings.

Submit your resume to: [e-mail] by December 15 2025.