After School Program Lead

Job summary

The After School Program Lead is responsible for organizing daily activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children aged 4-12, and maintaining program records. They also provide academic support, lead physical and educational programming, and communicate regularly with parents and teachers.

Job details

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932. www.macaulaycentres.org [http://www.macaulaycentres.org/] To learn more, watch our video here [https://youtu.be/YwDXaqT3XDo?si=lIT9hD1d5UD7YCON] ---------------------------------------- After School Program Site Lead Temporary Part Time HOURS OF WORK: 17.00 Hours/Week NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 VACANCY: Replacement START DATE/TERM: Immediate - June 30, 2027 REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Community Support and Prevention Services ---------------------------------------- POSITION SUMMARY: The After School Program Lead takes responsibility for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and providing a consistently well-run, high quality program. ---------------------------------------- RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead an After School Program for school-age children (ages 4-12), based on the guidelines provided. * Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program. * Work as part of a team. * Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities (in both groups and one-to-one). * 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. 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 communication skills. * Excellent written and spoken English. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with parents/families, colleagues, school personal 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 (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required. * Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required. * Current Standard first aid/ CPR Level C Certificate required. * Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check. ---------------------------------------- SALARY: After School Program Site Lead Hourly Rate: $28.28 ---------------------------------------- THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT. Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL [https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html]. External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at Career opportunities - Macaulay Centres for Children [https://macaulaycentres.org/about/career-opportunities/] INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT: September 15, 2026 – September 21, 2026 DATE POSTED: September 15, 2026 ---------------------------------------- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group. Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request. Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

What you’ll do

The After School Program Lead is responsible for organizing daily activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children aged 4-12, and maintaining program records. They also provide academic support, lead physical and educational programming, and communicate regularly with parents and teachers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field and possess at least 2 years of experience working with school-age children. Required certifications include High Five, WHMIS, and Standard First Aid/CPR, along with a clean vulnerable police record check.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Child supervision · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Child supervision
• Program planning
• Homework assistance
• Behavior management
• Conflict resolution
• Communication skills
• STEM instruction
• Physical activity leadership
• Nutrition education
• First aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Record keeping
• Partnership building
• Special needs support
• Employment Equity
• Parent Communication
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Working With Children
• C (Programming Language)
• Management
• Child Development
• Communication
• Computer Programming
• Conflict Resolution
• Cooking
• Curriculum Development
• Occupational Safety And Health
• English Language
• Psychology
• Python (Programming Language)
• Kinesiology
• Social Skills
• Sociology
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• After School Program Leader
• Family / School / General Case Manager
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers