Company Overview The Canterbury Community Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting community values. With over 25 years of active service, we provide affordable and accessible programming for all age groups, including a children's after-school care program.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated After School Program Staff member to join our team at the Canterbury Community Association. This role is essential in delivering engaging educational programs that support the development of children in our community.

Responsibilities

- Assist in the planning and implementation of educational programs for children.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children during after-school activities.
- Engage with children through interactive learning experiences.
- Support children's individual learning needs through tutoring and personalized attention.
- Collaborate with other staff members to enhance program offerings and ensure quality service.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children's progress and program activities.
- Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of children
- Create weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age groups and interests
- Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, sports or crafting)
- Escort and oversee children
- Educate campers through games and explorations
- Set up and maintain equipment
- Resolve occasional fights between children and address behavioral issues
- Make sure all safety rules are followed




- Ensure the site is clean and that campers don’t litter recreational areas or nature
- Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
- Keep accurate incident and behaviour logs

Requirements

- Experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting.
- Background in early childhood education is an asset.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to create engaging educational activities that foster learning and development.
- Proven experience as Camp Counselor/ After-School Program Counselor or similar role working with children
- Familiarity with indoor and outdoor activities
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- A love for children
- Energetic and positive personality
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying children)
- Standard First aid- and CPR-certified is mandatory
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- This position ends June 19th, 2027.

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (15 hours a week max) Time: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and fostering a love for learning, we invite you to apply for the School Program Staff position at Canterbury Community Association!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.95 per hour

Advantages

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 After School Program Counsellor November 2026 -June 2027 (Ottawa)
🏢 Canterbury Community Association
📍 Ottawa