After School Care Program Coordinator

**Position**: After School Care Program Coordinator (Part-time, contract until June 2026 with the possibility of moving to permanent)

**Department**: After School Care, Junior School

**Reports To**: Principal, Junior School

**Starting Date**:ASAP

**Application Closing Date**:October 24, 2025

**Salary**: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour

At St. George's Junior School, we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment where every student can thrive. As our After School Care (ASC) program enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a dynamic, organized, and enthusiastic After School Care Program Coordinator to lead and manage its daily operations. This is a unique opportunity to build upon our foundational program and bring your vision to life, creating engaging experiences for our junior school students.

As a positive and experienced leader, you possess a strong background in developing and delivering high-quality recreation and sport programming within community settings. You excel at leading teams, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and creating inclusive programs that cater to a wide range of needs. You are passionate about ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for children and are adept at navigating operational and administrative responsibilities.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- ** Program Leadership and Management**: Lead and manage the daily operations of the After School Care program at the Junior School, ensuring a positive, safe, and well-structured environment for students.
- ** Licensing and Compliance**: Work closely with local regulatory agencies to ensure the program consistently meets all licensing requirements and standards. Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- ** Administrative Oversight**: Handle all administrative tasks efficiently, including creating and managing schedules, overseeing staff, and maintaining clear and consistent communication with parents. Ensure all program documentation and records are accurate and up-to-date for licensing and compliance purposes.
- ** Staff Recruitment, Supervision, and Training**: Interview, hire, and onboard new program staff. Lead staff training initiatives, ensuring all team members are well-informed of licensing rules, school policies, and best practices in childcare. Provide ongoing supervision, support, and guidance to program team members.
- ** Program Development and Implementation**: Organize and execute a diverse range of engaging program activities that support children's development, foster their interests, and ensure their safety and well-being.
- ** Creating a Positive Environment**: Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and fun environment where all children feel valued and supported.
- ** Parent Communication**: Communicate with parents regularly and professionally to address any concerns.
- ** Budget and Resource Management**: Assist with budgeting and resource management to ensure the program's financial sustainability and efficient use of resources.
- ** Facility Operations**: Oversee facility maintenance and operations related to the ASC program, including training staff on safety protocols, scheduling space usage, and ensuring the overall maintenance of program assets and licensed spaces.
- ** Safety and Risk Management**: Follow established safety processes to identify and address potential hazards, ensuring safe conditions within the recreation facility and during program activities, including adherence to licensing safety requirements.
- ** Collaboration**: Work collaboratively with colleagues, students, community stakeholders, and other school departments to enhance program and service delivery and offerings.
- ** Reporting**: Prepare reports as required, including updates on program operations and any relevant information.

**Hours**:

- Potential for shifts to be structured as 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM to accommodate both administrative tasks and program delivery. There may be an additional 5 hours per week for administrative work outside of direct after-school care supervision, offering flexibility in scheduling.
- Currently, After School Care runs from class pickup at 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on school days.
- Significant opportunity to further develop and lead summer programming initiatives. Potential for summer programming with a tentative schedule of 3 days per week, with potential for some work-from-home flexibility when appropriate.
- Following the August long weekend, the regular school year schedule resumes with 5 days per week.

**Qualifications will include**:

- Proven experience in managing after school care programs, childcare, or related fields.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of local licensing regulations and requirements for after school programs.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with th