After Care Assistant
Part-time, Permanent Starting Late August 2026
Regular Hours are 3:00pm - 6:00pm, while the school is operational
Join a relationship-based school community where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and collaboration is part of everyday work. At The York School, a co-educational independent school in midtown Toronto offering the International Baccalaureate from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, you will work alongside dedicated colleagues in an environment grounded in Challenge, Community and Curiosity. Every role contributes to the school’s mission by helping create an environment where students feel known, challenged and supported.
If you are energized by meaningful work, strong relationships, and continuous growth in a forward-thinking school environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
JOB PURPOSE
The York School is seeking a passionate and dedicated After Care Assistant to support and facilitate a high-quality program aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and the school’s mission, vision, and values. Reporting to the Junior School Principal, the After Care Assistant supports the daily operations of the Junior School After Care Program, which provides care for students in JK to Grade 6, Monday to Friday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. The program offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities consistent with a play and inquiry based approach within a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will build meaningful relationships with students and families, contribute to a collaborative school culture, and positively engage in the broader life of the school community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the After Care Supervisor in the daily delivery of the After Care Program
Assist in planning and facilitating engaging indoor and outdoor activities
Provide homework support, as required
Supervise students indoors and outdoors, including during student arrival, dismissal, and safe release to parents and caregivers
Communicate professionally and positively with parents and caregivers during daily pick-up times
Administer and supervise daily snack time in accordance with health, safety, and allergy protocols
Maintain accurate student attendance records and report absences or concerns to the AfterCare Supervisor
Support cleanliness and organization of program spaces at the end of each day
Collaborate with the AfterCare Supervisor and Junior School staff to support individual student needs
Other job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Child Studies, Education, or a related field
Experience working with children aged 4 to 12 in a school, camp, or childcare setting
Understanding of child development and age-appropriate programming
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment that strengthens a positive, inclusive school culture
Proven strength in fostering respectful, responsive, and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues, ensuring a service-oriented approach in all interactions
Proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment, with expertise in Google Workspace considered an asset
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES
At The York School, we seek individuals who demonstrate the following core and role-specific competencies:
Core Competencies
Faculty Competencies
WORKING REQUIREMENTS
The York School Campus, Toronto
Occasional evening, overnight and weekend travel for school trips required
WHAT WE OFFER
The starting rate of pay for this position is 22.50/hour plus 4% vacation pay.
Within the Greater Toronto Area, The York School is among the top CIS Ontario Schools for compensation. Learn more about the benefits of working at The York School.
THE YORK SCHOOLS’ COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
The York School is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity-deserving communities. We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that strengthen our school community.
Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.
HOW TO APPLY
If York’s values of Challenge, Community and Curiosity resonate with you, and you are motivated to contribute to a high-performing, relationships-based learning environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your application online. Review of applications will begin on May 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
This posting is for a newly created position.
Artificial intelligence may be used during the initial screening call to assist with note-taking and information review by the Human Resources team. All hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening, verification of education and employment history, satisfactory reference checks, and a review of publicly available online information in accordance with school policies.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
