School Age Care Worker

We are looking for an experienced School Age Care Worker to join our Wentworth Campus. This position will work within the school age care program and facilitate activities for children ages JK-5, predominantly in JK. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and committed educator who can demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life. It is a Temporary Contract position from November 16, 2026 to June 11, 2027 with the possibility of continuing in the future. This position reports directly to the Director of External Programs.   Available shift: Junior Kindergarten Room (20 hrs/week) when school is in session: Monday to Friday 12:45-4:00pm with JK and 4:00-4:45pm K - Gr. 5 Early Childhood Education required Eligible for benefits coverage Responsibilities: Follow the licensing regulations and the School Age Care Handbook  Interact directly with the children and staff members  Assist with the planning and set up of the School Age Care program to ensure that the children have a variety of activities to choose from Establish and maintain positive communication with parents Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas  Ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and Collingwood requirements  Release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian  Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the children, their families, and staff  Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and professionalism at all times  Ensure fire, earthquake and wildlife sighting drills are up to date Required qualifications: A valid First Aid certificate (Standard First Aid is preferred) A valid Early Childhood Education Diploma/Certificate Accountability, maturity and a high level of responsibility  Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in a school or child care setting. Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and relationship skills  Creative flexibility and ability to work in a student-centered environment  Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community  Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada Our “Must Haves” Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written) Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker  Flexible and adaptable and embraces change Proven work ethic with utmost integrity Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented)   We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work! The range for this position is $21.13 to $23.78 per hour. Candidates with strong skills and experience may be considered for a higher starting salary.  Please contact our Human Resources department at careers@collingwood.org for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range. Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by October 2, 2026. We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Please visit our website for more information about our school.