Job Overview
Fundamentals Childcare Centre is seeking a dedicated School Age Program Team Member to support and engage children in our after-school and summer programs. This role involves creating a nurturing and caring learning environment for school age children. Working independently, and part of a collaborative team, plans and facilitates engaging age-appropriate activities for children (Kindergarten to age 12) while appropriately guiding behaviours in a safe, inclusive environment. This is a split shift 7:00 - 9:00am / 2:00 - 5:30pm September to June and full time for Spring break, summer and school closure days.
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively develop, maintain, coordinate & implement engaging age appropriate program planning that meet the cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral needs for school age children (kindergarten to age 12 years).
- Facilitate emergent activities based on interests & needs of children.
- Organize and execute field trips on full day care days (ie: spring break/summer).
- Supervise a group of children and ensure their safety and well-being (inside and outside).
- Utilize strong group management to lead and direct group activities.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Use age-appropriate techniques & strategies in guiding behaviour.
- Use flexible thinking and creative approaches to adapt quickly to situations.
- Maintain knowledge of strategies utilized for inclusion.
- Ensure program standards are upheld and implement company policies & procedures.
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe learning environment for children.
- Responsible for the sanitation of the classroom and classroom materials to meet safety standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Experience working with children in a Before & After School care program or recreational setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with children, parents, and team members
- Ability to create engaging, fun, and educational activities tailored to various age groups
- Knowledge of child development
- Patience, creativity, and a caring attitude towards children's needs
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
If you are enthusiastic about working with children and meet the above criteria, please forward you application for consideration. We thank everyone that applies however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Available Monday to Friday split shift Sept to June (7-9am / 2 - 6pm)
- Available for full time hours July & August, Spring break (March) and elementary school closure days?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- working with school age children : 1 year (required)
Language:
- fluent english (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Responsible adult certificate or ECEA certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
