Before and After School Program Leader

Job summary

You will plan and facilitate inclusive programs for school-aged children while fostering their social and emotional development. Additionally, you will collaborate with the team to maintain a safe, clean environment and communicate effectively with families.

Job details

A place to grow, learn, and make an impact. Sir James Douglas Out of School Club is looking for a passionate, professional, and engaging Before and After School Program Leader to join our team Monday - Friday, upon hire - June 2027 (with the opportunity to renew for the Summer and following school year). Working in partnership with two other program leaders, you will plan, organize and facilitate fun and inclusive programs that focus on social and emotional growth. Our centre celebrates children's unique abilities and works at every level to create an inclusive space where all children can meaningfully participate. We expect team members to demonstrate they are approachable, proactive, patient, and reliable. We take pride in providing our staff with hands-on support, enhanced staff-to-child ratios, and ongoing opportunities for learning. Before-School Care - 7:15-9:15am After-School Care - 2:00-5:30pm Candidate must be available Monday - Friday About Us Sir James Douglas Out of School Club is a childcare centre committed to providing high-quality programs that foster belonging, well-being, and growth. Our team operates from a place of reflective practice, open communication, and collaboration. The Opportunity We’re a highly team-oriented program! Together, with 2-3 other enthusiastic members of our childcare team, you’ll supervise a group of 24-29 children in the after-school program. Interested in art, Lego, sports or anything else fun? We’re expecting your creativity to shine in your programming. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to incorporate your own interests and unique ability to enrich the children's experience in the program by planning and running activities and daily schedules. You’ll attend daily team meetings to promote team collaboration, and ensure that you’re feeling supported as a valued member. Here we’ll also regularly run through program updates, policies and child care licensing requirements. Part of working with children is making a difference in their lives. You’ll take pride in your work by helping children work through big feelings, social conflict, and guiding them towards independence. You’ll also communicate with families and parents about each childs unique challenges and accomplishments. No task is too small. We work as a team to accomplish general housekeeping such as serving a snack daily, sanitizing furniture, stacking chairs, sweeping, and occasionally helping with laundry and dishes, etc. We care about our families - a lot. We offer an open-door environment where families are welcome to participate in and observe our programs at drop off and pick-up. You’ll be expected to communicate with parents and caregivers about the daily activities, goals, development, ect. of their children as it relates to their involvement in the program. Confidence is key. We’re looking for someone able to confidently lead a room and hold the attention of a group of 24-29 children. As long as you’re open and willing to learn, we can teach you new skills and best practices. Requirements For this position, you must... Be 19 years of age or older Have a passion for working with children (prior experience in licensed childcare is preferred, but not mandatory) Be available to work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 2:00 - 6:00 PM Possess at least one of the following: 1. Responsible Adult Certification 2. ECE or ECEA Certification 3. Completed university level course in child studies Priority may be given to a candidate who possesses an ECE or ECEA certification Clear a criminal record check Have (or be willing to obtain) your First Aid & CPR level C Be able to provide two professional references Have a positive attitude and the ability to adapt and adjust plans quickly to meet the needs of children Some Perks Working directly with children, you’ll have an opportunity to make a real impact in their daily lives. It can be a difficult, but rewarding job where you’ll get to make a genuine difference. You’ll join a fun, passionate and supportive team of other childcare professionals. We’re a social bunch, who love to celebrate our successes and hard work by hosting staff events like laser tag, sports games, movie nights, BBQs and more. Enhanced staff-to-child ratio's. Paid sick and wellness days. Regular staff appreciation (gifts, coffee, lunches, ect). Professional development and training opportunities. Mental Health Employee Assistance Program. You can learn more about our programs at www.sjdosc.com.

What you’ll do

You will plan and facilitate inclusive programs for school-aged children while fostering their social and emotional development. Additionally, you will collaborate with the team to maintain a safe, clean environment and communicate effectively with families.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess a Responsible Adult, ECE, or ECEA certification. You must also be available Monday through Friday and be able to clear a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Paid sick and wellness days
• Staff appreciation events
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced staff-to-child ratios

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Childcare
• Program planning
• Social and emotional growth facilitation
• Communication
• Team collaboration
• Conflict resolution
• Supervision
• Adaptability
• First Aid
• CPR
• Housekeeping
• Leadership
• Furniture Cleaning
• Parent Communication
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Willingness To Learn
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Mental Health
• Creativity
• Early Childhood Education
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Reflective Practice
• Child Studies
• Team Oriented
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Before and After School Program Director
• Middle / High School Teacher (Other)
• Secondary Education Teachers
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education