Children's Program Assistant
6 months ago
The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers, and ranked in the top three for Government Services by Forbes and Statista Inc The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader that stands out from other Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 353,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.
**Join the team at the Varley**
We're on the lookout for a Program Assistant to join our team. Work with creative instructors to help facilitate fun, and educational art activities in an inspiring, and inclusive environment. Weekends, and holidays are required.
**Key Roles and Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with instructors to help deliver high-quality children’s art programs
- Provide excellent customer service, and prioritize health and safety of all staff
- Act as the first point of contact for parents/guardians; Assist with participant sign-in, and sign out and follow all City of Markham protocols
- Supervise children during art-making activities assisting them as needed; Facilitate some educational art activities, including games
- Prepare art materials, and set up studio facility as required; Clean and maintain studios, sinks, and art storage
- Maintain attendance records, health and safety information, and personal timesheets.
- Demonstrate the confidence, and ability to make decisions in the best interests of participants
- Effectively problem-solve to resolve conflicts as they arise.
- Report all incidents to the Art Instructor, and complete all required safety forms
- Complete all mandatory training through the City of Markham, and the Varley Art Gallery
- Other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
- Minimum age is 16
- Passion for visual arts, education, early childhood education or art history an asset.
- Must be available to work weekends and holiday; commit to 10 week courses
- Previous experience working with children
- Leadership capacity is an asset (i.e. student or youth council member, previous experience
- Previous camp experience is an asset
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' is required
- HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development certificate is required
- Completed VSC from local police dept.
The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices, and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.
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