Competition #2025-395-CCFSChild Program Worker (2025-395-CCFS)Employment
Type:Casual, Bargaining Unit (3 Vacancies)Work Hours:VariesWork
Setting:Exclusively Onsite (69 Pape Ave, Toronto)Salary:D:
$20.25/hourApplication Deadline:September 10, 2025 by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Childcare & Family, Pape Neighbourhood House
The position is responsible for program activity planning and delivery to meet
the needs of children ages 6-12 years old. The Children’s Program Worker works
closely with the Manager and Assistant Supervisor to ensure the goals and
objectives of the program are met. This involves the planning and development of
programs and services for children ages 6 to 12 within WoodGreen’s catchment
area. The philosophy of the work is in keeping with WoodGreen Community
Services commitment to community development/empowerment and anti-racism
principles.
What You Will Do
- Engage in consultations with participating children and parents to determine
the nature of After-School programming.
- Receive and escort children from local elementary school to Pape House (69
Pape ave)
- Plan and deliver After-School program activities which facilitate skills
development, leadership, and high self-esteem for children in this age group,
in response to participant input and goals.
- Plan and supervise off-site trips with groups of children and is responsible
for the safety of participants during these trips.
- Develop and deliver community action activities for children in the
After-School program.
- Keep accurate attendance records, and maintain clear communication with
parents regarding their child(ren)’s attendance.
- Responsible for supervising children during scheduled extended hours before
and after program times.
- Document the process of program development, planning, implementation, and
evaluation.
- Responsible for organizing and facilitating parent information.
- Set and work toward personal skill development goals.
- Participate in team development activities and program evaluation.
- Participate in regular feedback sessions with other After-School program
workers, and supervisory sessions with the Manager.
- Ensure the organization's anti-racism objectives and community principles are
achieved within the program.
- Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, by-laws and WoodGreen
organizational policies.
What You Bring to the Team
- Completed or enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
- First Aid Certification (First Aid/CPR-C).
- 1 + years of experience planning and implementing activities for school-aged
children.
- Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct and care for school-aged children
aged 6-12.
What Will Set You Apart
- Ability to handle emergencies.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to use professional judgment daily within established guidelines.
- Ability to accommodate competing demands.
- Ability to maintain neat and accurate records.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information related to children,
parents, and staff.
- Knowledge of child development and learning needs of children aged 6-12.
- Ability to work with children and parents who have experienced violence or
homelessness, and some understanding of this population’s unique issues.
- Understanding of community development and child-centred approaches.
- Experience working with children with emotional or social challenges is an
asset.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of community development and child-centred approaches.
- Interests in music, arts or sports are an asset.
- Familiarity with WoodGreen programs is an asset.
- Health assessment including up-to-date immunization records and TB test.
- Capable of fulfilling the physical and psychological requirements of the job
as outlined in the attached Position Demands Analysis.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an
inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted
in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture
representatives at careers@woodgreen.org [\"http://careers@woodgreen.org\"] of
the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to
accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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