BGC Dovercourt is a not-for-profit organization that provides after school, summer and March break programs for over 1,000 children and youth at two locations in Toronto’s west end. The mission of the Club is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Location: Multiple locations in Toronto’s west-end (Dufferin/Bloor, Dupont/Ossington area)

Nature and scope: The position is responsible for ensuring safety and well-being of participants enrolled in the Afterschool Program. Staff are to provide care for children and youth as well as plan and implement educational and recreational programs to facilitate learning and achieve developmental goals of children.

Reports to: After School Supervisor

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: 17.20 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday (approximately 3:00pm-6:00pm)
*availability of at least 3 days per week is mandatory

Unionized: Liuna Local 183

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement a wide variety of activities that reflect the interests of children and youth
• Ensure children/youth have a fun after-school experience
• Be a positive role model
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Facilitate programs and work together with Executive Director, Program Director, Operations Manager and program Supervisors to provide quality care
• Prepare appropriate environments by ensuring safe, clean, sanitary areas
• Participate in safe transportation/escort activities for members to arrive at programming such as SafeWalk, if required
• Adhere to the BGC Dovercourt dress code and wear Club issued shirt for all shifts
  
  Qualifications:
• Graduate of, or currently enrolled in a post-secondary child and youth care, recreation and leisure services, social work, education or related program
• Experience working with children and youth in educational, recreational or camp settings
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Elementary and Secondary Curriculum (especially regarding literacy and math)
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR (mandatory)
• Clear vulnerable sector police record check (mandatory)

Language
• English
• French (asset)

Interested applicants, should submit a cover letter to careers@bgcdovercourt.com and resume ASAP we are looking to hire immediately. Please also indicate your availability from Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-6:00pm.

Subject Line: After School Program

BGC Dovercourt is committed to employment equity. We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

Job Type: Part-time

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