Afterschool Recreation Care - Preschool & Children Program Leader - City Wide

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 55611 Job Category: After-School Recreation Care Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $17.20 Number of Positions: TBD Start Date: TBD Work Location: All Districts District: City Wide Season: Fall Duration: TBD Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 05/11/2025

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and leads activities for preschoolers and/or children.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE) in the planning and delivery of programs.
• Monitors preschoolers and children’s participation in activities and provides feedback to participants to ensure a positive experience.
• Ensures the equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards, and are operational and stored away after use.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
• Liaises with caregivers and responds to inquiries.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Experience leading preschool and children’s activities.
• Skills and knowledge in a program area such as arts & crafts, games, sports, dance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid - CPR C Certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation as recognized by WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with 'M') will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.