Relief - Program Mentor - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Location:

• Baycrest Public School (50 Ameer Ave)

• Bala Avenue Community School (6 Bala Avenue)

• Charles E. Webster Public School (1900 Keele Street)

• Fairbank Public School (2335 Dufferin Street)

• 121 Humber Boulevard South

• Silverthorn Community School (300 Kane Ave)

• Warren Junior Public School (135 Varsity Road)

BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club serves children and youth in the Lawrence Heights/Weston Mount Dennis and surrounding communities providing social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs. We are looking for motivated people to facilitate our afterschool children’s’ program for the 2022-2023 school years for children ranging in age from 6 - 12 years old.Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of the After-School Program for children and youth meeting Ontario’s After School Program Guidelines 2022/2023
• Promote the core values of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and achieve its operating standards
• Implement and facilitate effective physical education, recreational and nutrition activities that engage learners and reflect the various learning styles of Club members
• Provide participants with instruction on a variety of motor skills and physical activities designed to enhance development of every participant
• Identify and connect with local stakeholders and partners to enhance program delivery
• Supervise participants in the program, and promote safety, respect, conflict resolution, leadership and life skills
• Coordinate the participation of staff, volunteers and placement students and promote their contributions
• Schedule and conduct meetings with staff and be readily available to provide support on a daily basis
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics, and complete program reports including surveys and interviews, as per organization guidelines
• Identify and secure program materials, equipment and resources, including art supplies and snacks
• Ensure the safety and security of the participants in the program
• Maintain health and safety standards of food, and areas of food storage and preparation
• Liaise with parents/guardians on issues of concern or relevance to their children
• Maintain communication and close working relationships with local school administrators and post-secondary interns and placement students’ supervisors
• Assist in the training and orientation of program staff, volunteers and student placements
• Maintain a professional relationship with peers, members, volunteers, parents and members of the public
• Enforce policies and procedures and initiate discipline process when required
• Ensure weekly member attendance is monitored and coordinate with administrative staff to maintain accurate documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Educational background applicable to the position.
• Experience working with children 6 to 12 years old.
• Strong skills in one or more of the following areas: sports, arts, recreation, education, health and nutrition.
• Ability to work as team members in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Strong supervision and program planning skills
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Police Reference Check (to be completed upon hiring)
• High Five- Principles of Healthy Child Development training (asset)

BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club encourages applications from the local community and from equity-seeking groups. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Must be available to work Monday - Friday between 2:45PM – 6:00PM ( hours may vary depending on program location)

This is a contract position from October 5th, 2022 – June 16th, 2023Quick Apply

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