West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a multi-service, neighbourhood-based
agency that has served the diverse communities of downtown west Toronto since 1912. The central purpose
of West Neighbourhood House is to enable less-advantaged individuals, families and groups in the
community to gain greater control over their lives and community.
As a valued member of the Children, Youth and Family Services team, the Lead After School Program
Worker is responsible for planning, facilitating, and evaluating safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school
programming for children ages 6 to 12. As the lead staff person at their site(s), they will build positive
relationships with children, families, volunteers, and community partners, while working collaboratively
with the Team Lead to support the day-to-day operation and delivery of high-quality programming.
West Neighbourhood House is actively seeking qualified applications from Indigenous, Black
and People of Colour, persons with disabilities, women and persons of all sexual orientations
and gender identities/expressions. Applicants with lived experience as a participant of West
Neighbourhood House programs, or related programming from similar organizations, are
also strongly encouraged to apply.
West Neighbourhood House will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment &
selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process,
please indicate the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information
received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, facilitate, and evaluate engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, including sports,
games, crafts, and homework or quiet time, for children ages 6 to 12;
- Serve as the lead staff person at the assigned site(s), fostering positive relationships with children,
families, volunteers, school staff, and community partners;
- Actively engage participants to promote healthy social, emotional, and physical development
through play-based and recreational programming;
- Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to placement students and volunteers;
- Promote the social, emotional, and physical well-being of participants by maintaining a safe,
inclusive, and welcoming environment through active supervision and positive engagement;
- Respond to incidents, emergencies, and parent concerns, ensuring appropriate documentation,
reporting, and follow-up in accordance with organizational policies and procedures;
- Monitor attendance, participant engagement, and site needs, communicating updates and
recommendations to the Team Lead to support program planning and continuous improvement;
- Work collaboratively with the Senior After School Program Worker, Team Lead, and broader
Children, Youth and Family Services team to deliver high-quality programming;
- Work collaboratively with the Senior After School Program Worker, Team Lead, and broader
Children, Youth and Family Services team to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality
programming.
