After-School Care Supervisor
SJK has an exciting opportunity for a part-time After-School Care Supervisor to join our team!
About St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)
SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus, offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK-Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9-12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love learning and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals, fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens.
As a community, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We strive to be a place where every student, faculty and staff member, parent, and alumnus feels welcome and valued. We achieve this by living our core values and by appreciating that our learning community is enhanced by human differences. We value the unique experiences that each individual brings to our community and the myriad of perspectives that our diversity provides. We also recognize that it is our common humanity that binds us together as a community. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they could contribute positively to our diverse community.
Position Summary:
The Lower School After-School Care Program Supervisor supports a safe, welcoming, and well-supervised end-of-day experience for Lower School students (JK–Grade 6). Working as part of SJK’s After-School Care Team, the Supervisor provides attentive supervision and caring engagement with children outdoors on the playground and indoors in a classroom setting until students are picked up by their parents/guardians. The Supervisor contributes to a calm, positive, and nurturing environment grounded in high standards of child safety, professionalism, and relationship-based care.
Specific Accountabilities:
● Supervises Lower School students outdoors and indoors each day, ensuring a safe, orderly, and positive environment during after-school care hours.
● Maintains consistent supervision standards, including active scanning, proximity, and proactive risk management to support student safety and wellbeing.
● Supports safe transitions at the end of the day, including pick-up procedures and ensuring students are released to authorized adults.
● Builds a warm, caring rapport with children and supports a positive tone and healthy peer interactions during after-school care.
● Engages students in age-appropriate activities that support connection, play, and wellbeing, while fostering respectful behaviour and shared responsibility.
● Models and reinforces clear expectations for conduct, routines, and respectful communication in alignment with SJK’s community norms.
● Communicates effectively and professionally with parents/guardians at pick-up, providing clear, appropriate information as needed.
● Works collaboratively with colleagues on the After-School Care Team to ensure smooth daily operations, consistent expectations, and responsive student care.
● Shares relevant observations or concerns with the Director, Lower School (or designate) in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate discretion and confidentiality.
● Maintains a professional demeanour, calm presence, and sound judgement in routine and unexpected situations.
● Adheres to SJK policies and procedures related to child safeguarding, safety, and supervision, including appropriate documentation and reporting practices as required.
● Contributes to a respectful and inclusive environment in which every child feels welcomed, valued, and known.
● Contributes to SJK’s identity as a maturing IB World Continuum school by supporting student wellbeing, belonging, and balanced development through positive community routines and relationship-based care.
● Supports a coherent JK–12 student experience by aligning after-school care expectations and interactions with the School’s overall approach to student support and community life.
Qualifications and Experience:
● Experience working with school-aged children (JK–Grade 6).
● Experience working in a school setting and/or in a camp or youth program setting is preferred.
● A degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education is an asset.
● Positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach with a genuine interest in working with young children.
● Collaborative and solution-focused, with a strong orientation toward teamwork and shared responsibility.
● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
● Proven ability to build caring rapport with children and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
● Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism, including discretion and confidentiality.
● Willingness to learn and commitment to personal growth and development.
Workplace Requirements and Conditions:
● Primary work location is on-site at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (Breslau, Ontario).
● Part-time schedule of approximately 12:30–5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (5 hours/day; 25 hours/week).
● Successful candidate will be required to submit a vulnerable sector check prior to employment.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to https://tealandco.com/careers by April 24th, 2026.
SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment. Please be aware that the successful candidate must submit a vulnerable sector check.
The salary range is based on our current salary band and ranges from $40,000.00 to $60,000.00.
This is a part-time permanent position with a start date of August 31st, 2026.
SJK does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.
