Before & Afterschool Monitors

Eskasoni School Board is looking to hire Before and Afterschool Program Monitors. Two vacancies at Eskasoni Elementary and one at ESK Immersion School. 

Reporting to: Director, Student Services

Hours of work:  7:45 am to 2:45 pm and 9:30 to 4:30 pm (alternating schedule at EES)

:30 am to 3:30 pm (ESK Immersion) 

Location: Eskasoni Elementary School & ESK Immersion

Employment status: Term employment until June 30, 2026

Salary: $39,964.00 

Summary of the program:

The program promotes health, well-being, and a physically active lifestyle. Students will engage in cultural activities, sports, games, crafts, and tutoring. Program Monitors will assist with step-up/clean-up for the program, engage and participate with children during program activities, and provide a safe environment for all program participants.

Responsibilities: 

• Delivery of hands-on program activities;
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for children and youth;
• Treat all students in a respectful, responsible, and fair manner;
• Ensure students are supervised at all times;
• Demonstrate fair judgment and respond appropriately to student interactions and conflicts that may arise;
• Set-up/take down and preparation of materials;
• Delivery of breakfast program;
• Liaise with team lead for procurement of supplies/equipment for program activities;
• Lead by example and form positive relationships with students;
• Ensure the safety of students in the program by following proper safeguarding procedures;
  
• Document and communicate incidents, accidents, or damages while supervising the program and reporting and recording program attendance.
  

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma (preferred).
• Must have experience working with children and youth (for ex: school setting/day camp/childcare).
• Ability to supervise students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Fluency in English and Mi'kmaq. 
• First Aid and WHMIS required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Food handling certificate or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, school staff, and parents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program participants, parents/guardians and school staff.

Please note that successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory criminal record with a vulnerable sector check, child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Process: 

Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to

Closing Date: October 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm.