After School Program Lead

Macaulay Child Development; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Macaulay Centres for Children seeks an After School Program Lead to organize activities, ensure safety, and run a high-quality program for school-age children. You will collaborate with staff and school partners to support learning and well-being.

The role emphasizes homework assistance, supervising activities, and developing curricula across art, STEM, nutrition, and health topics, with ongoing communication to families and educators.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Early Childhood Educator, Recreation and Leisure Services, Child and Youth Worker, Social Worker, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology, etc.
• 2 years’ experience working with school-age children in a recreation or academic setting.
• Experience in behaviour management, and conflict resolution
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with parents/families, colleagues, school personnel and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
• Strong academic skills and ability to help with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
• Strong skills in knowledge of and ability to lead physical activity, health and nutrition and social skills activities.
• Proven track record in using positive, effective strategies to lead activities with groups of children.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Experience working with children with extra support needs.
• Food handler’s certificates an asset.
• Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.
• High Five Training Certificate is required.
• WHMIS certificate required.
• CPR Level C Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Lead an After School Program for school-age children (ages 4-12).
• Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety.
• Work as part of a team.
• Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities.
• Plan physical activity program for up to 60 minutes a day.
• Design and implement art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, health information activities, social skills, and other curriculums as required.
• Create and submit weekly program plans.
• Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis to provide updates.
• Offer online programs as required.
• Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Homework assistance

Safety supervision

Conflict resolution

Homework support

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field

Job description

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Community Support and Prevention Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The After School Program Lead takes responsibility for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and providing a consistently well-run, high quality program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead an After School Program for school-age children (ages 4-12), based on the guidelines provided.
• Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program.
• Work as part of a team.
• Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities (in both groups and one-to-one).
• Plan physical activity program for up to 60 minutes a day.
• Design and implement art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, health information activities, social skills, and other curriculums as required.
• Create and submit weekly program plans.
• Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis to provide updates.
• Offer online programs as required.
• Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Early Childhood Educator, Recreation and Leisure Services, Child and Youth Worker, Social Worker, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology, etc.
• 2 years’ experience working with school-age children in a recreation or academic setting.
• Experience in behaviour management, and conflict resolution
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with parents/families, colleagues, school personal and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
• Strong academic skills and ability to help with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
• Strong skills in, knowledge of and ability to lead physical activity, health and nutrition and social skills activities.
• Proven track record in using positive, effective strategies to lead activities with groups of children.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Experience working with children with extra support needs.
• Food handler’s certificates an asset.
• Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.
• High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
• Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
• Current Standard first aid/ CPR Level C Certificate required.

SALARY: After School Program Site Lead Hourly Rate: $28.28

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

September 15, 2026 – September 21, 2026

DATE POSTED: September 15, 2026

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.