After School Program Assistant
About the role
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After School Program Assistant
Temporary Part Time
HOURS OF WORK: 15 Hours/Week
START DATE/TERM: September 8, 2026 - June 30, 2027
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 10
VACANCY: New Vacancy
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Community Support and Prevention Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The After School Program Assistant maintains safety, and supports the program lead in providing a consistently well-run, high quality program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in an After School Program for school-age children (4-12 years) based on the guidelines provided.
- Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program.
- Prepare healthy snacks according to the healthy eating guidelines provided.
- Work as part of a team.
- Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities (in groups and one-to-one).
- Offer and engage in a physical activity program outdoors, or indoors when required.
- Assist in implementing art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, and health information activities, social skills, and other curriculums as required.
- Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance,
- Assist in creating weekly program plans
- Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis, providing updates about the children.
- Offer online programs as required.
- Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years’ experience working with school age children in a recreation or academic setting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong academic skills and ability to help with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
- Ability to lead physical activity, health, nutrition and social skills activities
- Ability to prioritize
- Experience working with children with extra support needs an asset.
- Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating.
- Food handler’s certificates an asset.
- High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
- Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.
- Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
- Current certification in Standard First Aid/ CPR Level C required.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
SALARY: After School Program Assistant Hourly Rate: $21.75
THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.
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INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:
July 2, 2026 – July 8, 2026
DATE POSTED: July 2, 2026
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