After Care Assistant

After Care AssistantPart-time, Permanent  Starting Late August 2026Regular Hours are 3:00pm - 6:00pm, while the school is operationalJoin a relationship-based school community where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and collaboration is part of everyday work. At The York School, a co-educational independent school in midtown Toronto offering the International Baccalaureate from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, you will work alongside dedicated colleagues in an environment grounded in Challenge, Community and Curiosity. Every role contributes to the school’s mission by helping create an environment where students feel known, challenged and supported.If you are energized by meaningful work, strong relationships, and continuous growth in a forward-thinking school environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity.JOB PURPOSEThe York School is seeking a passionate and dedicated After Care Assistant to support and facilitate a high-quality program aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and the school’s mission, vision, and values. Reporting to the Junior School Principal, the After Care Assistant supports the daily operations of the Junior School After Care Program, which provides care for students in JK to Grade 6, Monday to Friday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. The program offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities consistent with a play and inquiry based approach within a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will build meaningful relationships with students and families, contribute to a collaborative school culture, and positively engage in the broader life of the school community.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the After Care Supervisor in the daily delivery of the After Care ProgramAssist in planning and facilitating engaging indoor and outdoor activitiesProvide homework support, as requiredSupervise students indoors and outdoors, including during student arrival, dismissal, and safe release to parents and caregiversCommunicate professionally and positively with parents and caregivers during daily pick-up timesAdminister and supervise daily snack time in accordance with health, safety, and allergy protocolsMaintain accurate student attendance records and report absences or concerns to the AfterCare SupervisorSupport cleanliness and organization of program spaces at the end of each dayCollaborate with the AfterCare Supervisor and Junior School staff to support individual student needsOther job duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSDiploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Child Studies, Education, or a related fieldExperience working with children aged 4 to 12 in a school, camp, or childcare settingUnderstanding of child development and age-appropriate programmingStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment that strengthens a positive, inclusive school cultureProven strength in fostering respectful, responsive, and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues, ensuring a service-oriented approach in all interactionsProficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment, with expertise in Google Workspace considered an assetEMPLOYEE  COMPETENCIESAt The York School, we seek individuals who demonstrate the following core and role-specific competencies:Core CompetenciesFlexibility & AdaptabilityBreadth of ContributionRelationship FocusedService OrientationCommunication & Collaboration InclusivityIntegrity & Trust Faculty CompetenciesPlanning & Preparation for Student Learning Delivery of Instruction Managing Classroom Culture & Environment WORKING REQUIREMENTS