After School Program Manager

The After-School Program (ASP) Manager leads the ASP team and will develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate educational, recreational, social, and leadership programs for newcomer children in a school setting. Operating during the critical after-school hours, the program goal is to nurture a sense of belonging, instill confidence and foster leadership skills among children, assisting them in reaching their full potential. This vision is realized through a diverse range of educational, creative, and recreational activities, in a safe and empowering environment enriched by positive mentorship.

FEELS LIKE HOME NEWCOMERS OFFERS A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT:

- Is committed to community building by nurturing an environment of wellness, diversity, and inclusion of all community members

- Is dedicated to the settlement of newcomer families through empowerment and partnership

- Values innovation, creativity, collaboration, and teamwork

THE ASP MANAGER IS:

- A caring, energetic, and collaborative team player

- Self-motivated with strong leadership, management, and administrative skills

- Creative, detail oriented, efficient, and resourceful

- Able to work both independently and as a team leader who effectively motivates and empowers other team members

- Passionate about working with and mentoring newcomer children

- Able to inspire and support program staff in achieving program outcomes

- Committed to FLH's vision and mission to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through mentorship, programs, and services

ASP MANAGER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supervise ASP staff and volunteers

- Develop, implement, and oversee a high-quality afterschool program for children ages 6-12 that responds to the dynamic needs of the newcomer community and adheres to program objectives

- Create weekly and monthly program plans in collaboration with ASP team including purchasing, organizing and storing program supplies

- Develop and implement program strategies to encourage and inspire confidence, leadership skills and self-regulation among participants

- Monitor program growth and development, ensuring programs are relevant, well-run and coordinated

- Monitor program budget in consultation with the Director of Programming in

- Ensure weekly engagement with newcomer families through phone calls, emails, etc

- Ensure ASP staff compliance with FLH policies and procedures

- Build and maintain a strong relationship with school administration and staff

- Gather and prepare program information for reports as requested by Program Director

- Other tasks as assigned by Program Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- 3 years' experience working with children or youth preferred

- 2 years of relevant university or child and youth care worker training preferred

- Proven ability to lead, manage and empower a team with diverse abilities and perspectives

- Understanding of cross-cultural issues, the immigration process, the refugee experience, and of the systemic and social barriers to community integration faced by newcomer children

- Strong written and oral English communication skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications

- Access to personal vehicle to transport program supplies, snacks

- Ability to present a current Criminal Record Check and maintain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check

-Second language an asset

-First aid, Foodsafe or willingness to become certified

HOURS OF WORK: This part-time position requires 20 hours per week and follows a hybrid model. Onsite work is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, while the remaining hours are flexible and can be completed remotely for program planning, shopping for program supplies and team meetings.

Application review will begin on September 1 and will continue until a candidate is selected.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those advancing in the selection process will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person