Queen Margaret's School is looking for a qualified candidate to assist in the development and delivery of planned activities for our After School Activity Club participants (aged 5-9) at Queen Margaret's School between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on days when school is in session.Applicants interested in joining Queen Margaret's School community must embrace the ethos of an independent school education, the capacity to develop positive relationships with students, and the desire to contribute to a collaborative learning community.All applicants for these positions will be expected to agree to have a Criminal Record Check initiated by Queen Margaret's School.Responsibilities:

Support, promote, and assist with on-site and off-site activities for students

Participate in planned physical sport or events/activities

Maintain knowledge of whereabouts of students under care

Escalate discipline issues as needed

QualificationsThe following are requirements for this position:

Must be 19 or older (due to licensing regulations)

Familiarity with child development and needs

Experience working with large groups of students

A cheerful disposition and a passion to engage students in their development and growth

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Ability to manage emergent situations and take decisive action

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and positive results

Adaptability to changing situations

Understanding of appropriate boundaries

Preference will be given to candidates who also have the following skills and qualifications:

Experience working with children

Emergency First Aid/Childcare Emergency First Aid or higher

Class 4 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract is an asset

Working Conditions

3:00 to 5:00 pm when school is in session (i.e., not Christmas Break, Spring Break, or planned Pro-D days)

Applications should be made electronically. To submit your application, please upload your documents according to the instructions on our website link http://qms.bc.ca/discover-qms/careers/