After School Program Leader: Inspire & Engage Youth

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

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.