About the role
After Care Teacher
Contract (Commencing immediately until June 2026)
Hourly Wage: $20.00 - $25.00/hour
Hours of Work: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
The After Care Teacher, under the direction and guidance of the Vice Principal, Junior School, helps to administer and facilitate the Junior School After Care Program. The After Care Program provides after school care for students in JK-Grade 6, Monday to Friday from dismissal until 6:00 pm. The program offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities consistent with a play and inquiry based approach within a caring and nurturing environment. The After Care Teacher also has the opportunity to supply in the Junior School during the day.
What You'll Do:
- Works collaboratively with the other After Care Teachers to organize and plan the daily After Care Program
- Supports in planning activities for the students may include homework completion of the older students
- Prepares materials for student activities that are engaging and educational
- Creates outdoor activities that include a balance of free play and structured games
- Supervises students on playground and indoors in all weather conditions
- Liaises with other teachers and parents when required to ensure the needs of students are met
- Communicates with parents on a daily basis during pick-up time
- Administers and supervises daily snack with the students and adheres to health and safety protocols (i.e. student food allergies)
- Tracks attendance of students
Who You Are:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in ECE, CYW, Child Studies, Education or another related field
- Experience working with students 4 to 12 years of age in a school, camp or childcare setting
- Knowledge of effective programs, sports and games that enhance the learning of girls
- Current in First Aid/CPR preferred or willing to obtain
- Excellent verbal and written skills
BSS Values Diversity:
BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Bishop Strachan School
BSS knows how girls learn and believes they can do anything. With over 150 years of experience helping young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier girls' schools in North America. Day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12 have the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment. In academics, arts and athletics, BSS has assembled an extraordinary faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to give each student the resources and atmosphere that encourage her to be her very best. For more information visit www.bss.on.ca. With the right education, girls who want to change the world become women who do.
About the role
After Care Teacher
Contract (Commencing immediately until June 2026)
Hourly Wage: $20.00 - $25.00/hour
Hours of Work: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
The After Care Teacher, under the direction and guidance of the Vice Principal, Junior School, helps to administer and facilitate the Junior School After Care Program. The After Care Program provides after school care for students in JK-Grade 6, Monday to Friday from dismissal until 6:00 pm. The program offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities consistent with a play and inquiry based approach within a caring and nurturing environment. The After Care Teacher also has the opportunity to supply in the Junior School during the day.
What You'll Do:
- Works collaboratively with the other After Care Teachers to organize and plan the daily After Care Program
- Supports in planning activities for the students may include homework completion of the older students
- Prepares materials for student activities that are engaging and educational
- Creates outdoor activities that include a balance of free play and structured games
- Supervises students on playground and indoors in all weather conditions
- Liaises with other teachers and parents when required to ensure the needs of students are met
- Communicates with parents on a daily basis during pick-up time
- Administers and supervises daily snack with the students and adheres to health and safety protocols (i.e. student food allergies)
- Tracks attendance of students
Who You Are:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in ECE, CYW, Child Studies, Education or another related field
- Experience working with students 4 to 12 years of age in a school, camp or childcare setting
- Knowledge of effective programs, sports and games that enhance the learning of girls
- Current in First Aid/CPR preferred or willing to obtain
- Excellent verbal and written skills
BSS Values Diversity:
BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Bishop Strachan School
BSS knows how girls learn and believes they can do anything. With over 150 years of experience helping young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier girls' schools in North America. Day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12 have the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment. In academics, arts and athletics, BSS has assembled an extraordinary faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to give each student the resources and atmosphere that encourage her to be her very best. For more information visit www.bss.on.ca. With the right education, girls who want to change the world become women who do.