Afterschool Program Leader

BGC Charlottetown; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Charlottetown & Montague is seeking a Program Instructor for the Afterschool Program in Charlottetown, PEI. You will lead activities across Arts, Sports, Science and Cooking, coordinating with the Afterschool Program Supervisor to plan engaging lessons from 2pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Join a community-based charity that values Belonging, Respect, Encouragement and Support as you help 65 children daily, with additional hours for PD days and special events.

Qualifications

• Emergency First Aid & CPR.
• Criminal Reference and/or Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Be onsite Monday to Friday during scheduled program hours
• Facilitate & guide activities throughout the day
• Follow the provided schedule and facilitate the planned activities in areas of Arts and Crafts, Sports, Science and Technology, Cooking, Outdoor Education
• Work to engage and integrate all participants in the daily program
• Assist with daily operations and facility maintenance
• Effectively communicate with other staff, supervisors & families
• Monitor children throughout the day and always ensure safety
• Keep detailed logs of daily interactions with members, incidents & accidents
• Empower the participants to successfully learn and develop appropriate life skills for their abilities
• Assist in the daily upkeep of the center, equipment and supplies
• Actively participate in all programs and activities

Skills

Enthusiasm

Behavioural management

Working within a team

Leadership Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Job description

Company Information:

BGC Charlottetown & Montague is a community-based, charitable organization dedicated to meeting the needs of young people through a variety of quality, structured educational, remedial, and recreational programs.

Through our guiding principles; Belonging, Respect, Encouragement and Support, Working Together, and Speaking Out, we strive for children and youth to discover and achieve their dreams and to be helpful, successful and active participants in society.

Program Information:

The BGC Charlottetown Afterschool Program will run Monday-Friday from September 4th, 2025, until June 25th, 2027. The Afterschool Program operates during the hours of 2pm-6pm during which the successful candidate will be required to be on site. The Afterschool program will provide youth and children with educational, recreational and remedial experiences through a combination of hands‑on structured and unstructured activities.

The Afterschool Program will serve approximately 65 children a day at the Charlottetown location. Additional hours will be available and required as scheduled, such as on Professional development days, parent teacher interviews and other days when the children are not in school and the club is open.

Job Overview:

The Program instructor at BGC Charlottetown will act as a lead team member when it comes to facilitating activities and lessons with the children in their assigned program areas. Examples of program areas include but are not limited to, Arts & Culture, Sports & Games, Baking & Science, Health & Wellness. The Program Instructor will report directly to the Afterschool Program Supervisor with whom they will work to create programs and lesson plans to fill out our weekly schedules. When not directly scheduled to deliver a program the Program Instructor will be responsible for

Responsibilities:

• Be onsite Monday to Friday during scheduled program hours
• Facilitate & guide activities throughout the day
• Follow the provided schedule and facilitate the planned activities in areas of Arts and Crafts, Sports, Science and Technology, Cooking, Outdoor Education
• Work to engage and integrate all participants in the daily program
• Assist with daily operations and facility maintenance
• Effectively communicate with other staff, supervisors & families
• Monitor children throughout the day and always ensure safety
• Keep detailed logs of daily interactions with members, incidents & accidents
• Empower the participants to successfully learn and develop appropriate life skills for their abilities
• Assist in the daily upkeep of the center, equipment and supplies
• Actively participate in all programs and activities

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Enthusiasm
• Behavioural management
• Working within a team
• Leadership Skills
• Empathy
• Communication Skills

Qualifications:

• Emergency First Aid & CPR
• Criminal Reference and/or Vulnerable Sector Check

Tagged as: 42202

Essential Skills:

• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Reading
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Assertiveness
• Confidence
• Empathy
• Leadership

Languages:

• English
• French