Children Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $34.95

POSITION TITLE : Children Program Coordinator (middle years)

DEPARTMENT : Programs Department

AFFILIATION : Unionized Position

LOCATION : Headquarters, ON

HOURS : Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm

EXTENDED HOURS : Dependent on needs of the program

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONTropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multiservice organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, childcare, educational, and employment services and youth development.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Children Programs Coordinator is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality programs for children aged 612. This role oversees childrens enrichment programs, including arts, dance, STEM / lab-based activities, academic support, social-emotional learning initiatives and recreational offerings, while ensuring that all programs are engaging, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and aligned with organizational goals.

The Coordinator supports program operations, supervises facilitators and volunteers, maintains program safety and collaborates as needed with community partners and the Youth Programs Team to ensure smooth service delivery across the organization.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Program Planning & Delivery Children (612) :

• Develop, lead, and implement daily / weekly childrens programs including arts, dance, recreation, homework support, creative workshops, and social-emotional learning and summer camp activities.
• Facilitate lab-style programs including basic science experiments, such as STEM experiments, introductory robotics & basic coding / tech sessions, digital literacy, and maker-space projects.
• Design age-appropriate curriculum and activity plans that promote developmental growth, creativity, healthy social interaction, and physical activity.
• Incorporate culturally relevant content, including multicultural art, storytelling, and community celebrations content that reflects the diversity of participating children.
• Support children with varied learning styles, communication needs, and social-emotional development requirements.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and structured environment that prioritises child well-being

STEM / Lab / Innovation Programs :

Simple, safe science experiments

Administration & Program Operations :

Cross-Program Collaboration & Community Engagement :

Other Duties

SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

What We Offer :

Although we appreciate each application, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures. Tropicana Community Services will aim to ensure that our staff reflect the experience, skills and diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process please contact Human resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.