After School Activities Director

6 days ago


Lower Sackville, Canada Via Vita Academy Full time

We are looking for an

**After School Activities Director**

**15-25 hours/week, Monday-Friday 2-5:30pm**

**$17-$22/hour + 4% vacation**

Do you love to work with children? Are you someone who goes above and beyond?

Do you love to be outdoors, active, and having fun? Would you make a good role model for youth?

**Applicants must have**:

- Criminal Records Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
- 3 References
- Passion to work with children
- Related experience and strong work ethic

**Key Competencies we require you to innately have**:

- Self-motivation, taking initiative, problem solving, decision making & critical thinking.
- Flexibility, adaptability & reliability in a busy, fast paced, high energy environment.
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, good verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to lead, work as a team, collaborate, model responsibility & positive leadership.
- Physical ability to pull a wagon, be on feet for extended periods, and maintain a positive attitude while running high energy activities.
- Passion to work with children & their families.

**Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Walk about 2 km, round trip, to local schools to safely pick up children and bring them to the AS program, towing wagon with their backpacks. Ensure safety, fun and organization while walking.
- Plan, gather supplies, and lead activities for the program such as games, sports, crafts, science experiments, and outdoor activities that engage curiosity, enthusiasm and interests, building self-confidence and leadership skills.
- Work together with other staff to create meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences for children.
- Manage children’s behaviour in accordance with VVA philosophies and routines that support positive child development.
- Keep facility clean and tidy, daily.
- Report and communicate to parents of children’s progress, experiences, and upcoming events.
- Communicate with managers of progress, challenges, and successes.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Seasonal

**Salary**: $17.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lower Sackville, NS B4C 4G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Working With Children: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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