City of Toronto Looking for Career Opportunities: Afterschool Recreation Care – Preschool & Children Program Leader – City Wide (32725) at Ontario Full Time

Career Opportunities: Afterschool Recreation Care – Preschool & Children Program Leader – City Wide (32725)

Requisition ID 32725 – Posted – Part-time

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Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 32725

Job Category: After-School Recreation Care

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 15.83

Number of Positions: TBD

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: TBD

District: City Wide

Season: Spring

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 01/15/2023

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and leads activities for preschoolers and/or children.

• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

• Monitors preschoolers and children’s participation in activities and provides feedback to participants to ensue positive experience.

• Ensures the equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards, and are operational and stored away after use.

• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.

• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.

• Liaises with caregivers and respond to inquiries.

• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

  Qualifications:

• Experience leading preschool and children’s activities.

• Skills and knowledge in a program area such as; arts & crafts, games, sports, dance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid – CRP C Certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation as recognized by WSIB.

• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). Applicants who meet all other qualifications can view the City of Toronto’s Leadership Guide to find and register for PHCD course, in order to meet this qualification. Please note, during Covid-19, applicants will be provided with access to an Online PHCD workshop upon being successful in the job competition.

  Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy .

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  Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [email protected], quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (https://www.toronto.ca/home/jobs/information-for-applicants/hiring-process/hiring-policies-statements/) for further details.

  Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check. For Recreation Worker positions, we are only able to consider candidates who obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. Once an applicant is given a conditional offer of employment, we will obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check for applicants who reside within the City of Toronto. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.