After School Program Assistant

17 hours ago

Toronto, Canada MACAULAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT Full time

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.

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**After School Program Assistant**

**Temporary Part Time**

**HOURS OF WORK**:15 Hours/Week

**START DATE/TERM**:Immediate**:

- June 29, 2026

**OPENINGS**: 2

**REPORTS TO**:Supervisor, Community Support and Prevention Services

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The After School Program Assistant maintains safety, and supports the program lead in providing a consistently well-run, high quality program.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist in an After School Program for school-age children (4-12 years) based on the guidelines provided.
- Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program.
- Prepare healthy snacks according to the healthy eating guidelines provided.
- Work as part of a team.
- Assist and support children to complete homework and other academic activities (in groups and one-to-one).
- Offer and engage in a physical activity program outdoors, or indoors when required.
- Assist in implementing art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, and health information activities, social skills, and other curriculums as required.
- Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance,
- Assist in creating weekly program plans
- Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis, providing updates about the children.
- Offer online programs as required.
- Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 2 years’ experience working with school age children in a recreation or academic setting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong academic skills and ability to help with homework (Kindergarten to grade 6).
- Ability to lead physical activity, health, nutrition and social skills activities
- Ability to prioritize
- Experience working with children with extra support needs an asset.
- Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating.
- Food handler’s certificates an asset.
- High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) Training Certificate is required.
- Computer coding and experience with Scratch and Python is an asset.
- Occupational Health and Safety (WHMIS) certificate required.
- Current certification in Standard First Aid/ CPR Level C required.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.

**SALARY**:**After School Program Assistant Hourly Rate: $21.75

**THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.**

**INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT**:
January 19, 2026 - January 23, 2026

**DATE POSTED**:**January 19, 2026

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

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