After School Program Assistant

**Gaspereau After School Program**

**Regular Part Time**

**Position Description**

The Regular Part Time Person at The Gaspereau After School Program (GASP) will assist in implementing the after school program, reporting to the Director and adheres to all the policies and procedures set out by the Gaspereau After School Program Society, the Nova Scotia Before and After Program, and the relevant provincial regulations.

**Required Qualifications, Certifications, Skills and Experience**
- Intermediate First Aid (including infant/child CPR)
- Current and clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry letter
- Experience in a recognized child care/educational/recreational program considered an asset

**Position Specific Skills**
- Provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children
- Provide a positive and fun experience for all children
- Assist in carrying out a balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities
- Assist children with social interactions and (when necessary) conflict resolution
- Provide positive guidance such as redirection, positive language, and positive reinforcement
- Maintain confidentiality of all information relating to the Program’s children, their families, and GASP staff.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with the staff of the Gaspereau Valley Elementary School

**Health and Safety**
- Maintain a high degree of health and safety each day, following safety protocols, procedures, and best practices

**Parent communication**
- Discuss the program’s daily events and the child’s progress with parents

**Desired Competencies and Behaviours**
- Plan and carry out personal development
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
- Role model appropriate behaviours for staff and children
- Exhibit a supportive, positive approach

**Hours and location of work**
- Gaspereau Valley Elementary School (Multi purpose room).

**2pm
- 5:30pm Monday to Friday** with the possibility of more (early dismissals etc)
- Excludes school holidays (winter break, March Break, summer)
- Additionally, if the Director or Primary Support Person is absent, the Part Time person will be offered the opportunity to substitute. Further details to be discussed.

**Additional considerations**
- **Must have reliable transportation**

Beginning date: Start of September 2023

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 10 months
Part-time hours: 17 - 20 per week

**Salary**: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-08-30