Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking Afterschool Childcare leaders to join our out of school care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and providing quality care and education.

The successful candidate will be available to work 5 afternoons per week.

Responsibilities

Educate and engage children in various activities (crafts, games, construction, etc) Ensure the safety and well-being of children under your care Maintain a clean and organized classroom for children Communicate effectively with parents regarding children's progress

Qualifications

19 years of age (minimum) - required 20 hours of certified training or learning in a child-related field (ex. nutrition, child development, responsible adult course) - required Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one as soon as possible) Experience working with children is preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patience and compassion when dealing with children

General Information

We are a licensed out-of-school care offering before and after-school care to children from Kindergarten to Grade 5. We are located within Hillcrest Elementary and on the Hillcrest school grounds.

We are currently seeking employment for

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

, however, there is the potential for substituting in before-school care.

A Day in the Life

Each afternoon, you can expect to start your day at a slow pace, readying crafts and games for the afternoon. When the bell rings, we begin program with the kids with circle or carpet time, followed by various stations that you have set up (building blocks, puzzles, dolls, snack, etc.). Between 3:30 and 3:50pm, we all head outside for fresh air, free playground play, or a structured game! At 4:30, we head inside for a quick cleanup of the day's activities. The day ends at 5:15pm.

Hours of work:

5 days a week, Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 5:15pm

If you are looking to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding Care Worker position.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: From $20.25 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have on the job experience working with groups of children? Please explain. Are you over 19 years old?
Work Location: In person