After School Program Manager

Afterschool Program Manager – School's Out Program

About the Opportunity:

Feels Like Home Newcomers is a growing grassroots nonprofit in Surrey dedicated to supporting newcomer children and their families. We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Afterschool Program Manager to lead our School's Out program, designed for children aged 6–12. This is a chance to bring your creativity, leadership, and ideas to life, engaging children in meaningful experiences while guiding a caring team of staff and volunteers.

About the Program:

School's Out provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where newcomer children can receive language and homework support, participate in creative and educational activities, explore their community during field trips, celebrate their cultural heritage, build friendships, and simply enjoy being kids. As Program Manager, you will shape and enhance these experiences while ensuring every child feels supported and included.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and support children in a safe, structured, and engaging environment
• Plan and implement creative activities aligned with program objectives
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of staff and volunteers
• Oversee program administration, attendance, and communication with families
• Manage program resources, including purchasing, transporting, and storing supplies (vehicle required)
• Collaborate with the Program Director to grow and refine the program

Schedule:

• On-site programming: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Flexible remote work: Mondays & Wednesdays for planning, prep, and meetings
• Full-time hours during the summer: Monday to Friday
• Participation in three annual key organizational events

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Lead and shape the School's Out program and see your ideas in action
• Access training related to child development, trauma awareness, and nonprofit leadership
• Mentor and energize a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
• Contribute meaningfully to the growth of a developing nonprofit and support newcomer families
• Gain hands-on experience in program management, child development, and nonprofit leadership
• Make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and their families

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience working with school-age children (6–12)
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe, and Canva
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and empower staff and volunteers
• Creativity, initiative, and a solution-oriented approach to challenges
• Self-starter who can work independently and adapt to changing circumstances
• Reliable vehicle with space for program supplies required
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
• Availability Tuesdays & Thursdays on-site; flexible Mondays & Wednesdays for remote work
• A second language is an asset, but not required

We Value:

• Flexibility, consistency, dependability and adaptability as we respond to the needs of newcomer children, families, and the community
• A genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of newcomer children

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting why you are a great fit for this leadership position. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Feels Like Home Newcomers; only those shortlisted will be contacted. We are aiming to fill this position by March 1, 2026.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle and are willing to transport and store program supplies?

Work Location: In person