Junior Leader, School Age Program

City of Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Peterborough is seeking a Junior Leader for the School Age Program to plan engaging weekly activities and supervise a group of school-age children. You will create a safe, nurturing environment and work closely with parents and colleagues.

Requires a two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Education and active registration with the College of Early Childhood Education or equivalent. This part-time role offers scheduling up to 24 hours per week and CUPE 126 terms.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Must be a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to lead age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a weekly curriculum of activities for school-age children.
• Provide a safe, emotionally supportive environment and communicate with families.
• Demonstrate leadership, organize activities, and collaborate with a team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

First Aid

CPR (Infant/Child)

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

Two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Education

Registered with College of Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Junior Leader, School Age Program (234)

Requisition ID234-Posted10/30/2026-City of Peterborough-Community Services-Pearson Daycare

Plan and implement a weekly curriculum of stimulating educational age-appropriate activities for schoolagechildren enrolled in a City of Peterborough School Age Program. Provide a physically safe andemotionallysupportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects ofdevelopment.

Experience and Knowledge

Requires a combination of three to six months’ previous and on-the-job experience working with childrenandyouth. Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child development The successful individualwillhave well developed organizational and leadership skills. They must have the ability to communicateeffectivelyboth orally and in writing with children, parents and colleagues and have the ability to handleemergencies in acalm and professional manner. The successful candidate must also be able to workindependently with minimalsupervision and be a team player committed to quality customer service. Must haveStandard First Aid andInfant/Child CPR certifications, a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check as well as updatedimmunization records.

Education

Requires an individual who has a two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Education and is a registered member of the College of Early childhood Education or has equivalent education including a diploma in Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker or Recreation and Leisure or a degree in Education.

Compensation

1 Vacancy
Union CUPE 126, Job Class 5
Permanent, Part-Time
$29.47/Hour

Hours of Work and Location

Up to 24 Hours Per Week

Advertisement Closing Date

Friday November 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

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