About Us

InnovOak School is an independent JK to Grade 12 school in Kitchener-Waterloo committed to academic excellence, character development, and future readiness.

Our families value education and believe children thrive when schools and parents work together. Students are expected to work hard, develop responsibility and strong learning habits, demonstrate kindness and respect, and enjoy coming to school every day.

Teachers are supported by the Ontario curriculum, Cambridge International Curriculum frameworks, Singapore Mathematics, structured literacy, and a collaborative team committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

Inspire Curiosity. Create Memorable Experiences. Help Children Thrive Beyond the Classroom.

InnovOak School is seeking exceptional After School Care (Extended Day) Staff to join our growing team.

This position is being created as a result of continued enrolment growth and the expansion of our Extended Day Program.

Successful candidates will support our After School Care (Extended Day) program while helping build one of the region's leading independent school extended day programs.

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the school year. As our programs continue to grow, additional opportunities may become available through Before School Care, PreKindergarten classroom support, Professional Activity Day camps, March Break camps, Summer Camps, and future OakQuest Camp leadership positions.

Our families value education and believe children thrive when schools and parents work together.

Our Extended Day Program is much more than traditional after school care. We provide a safe, engaging, and purposeful environment where students continue to learn, explore, create, and build relationships beyond the academic day. Activities are thoughtfully planned to encourage independence, creativity, teamwork, leadership, physical activity, and problem solving while ensuring children enjoy their time after school.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise students during the After School Care (Extended Day) program from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Plan and lead engaging, organized, and purposeful daily activities.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for all students.
• Encourage responsibility, independence, cooperation, creativity, and positive social interactions.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support homework completion or quiet reading when appropriate.
• Prepare materials, activity spaces, and daily programming.
• Communicate professionally with parents and school staff.
• Follow school policies, procedures, and safety expectations at all times.
• Represent InnovOak professionally at all times.

As opportunities arise, successful candidates may also:

• Support Before School Care.
• Provide classroom support within the PreKindergarten program.
• Work Professional Activity Day programs.
• Assist with March Break and Summer Camps.
• Become an OakQuest Camp Lead or Camp Director.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children.
• Enjoys creating engaging activities that children look forward to each day.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management through positive relationships, consistency, and enthusiasm.
• Understands how to create a balance of fun, structure, creativity, and independence.
• Builds positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Is dependable, energetic, organized, patient, and professional.
• Takes initiative and enjoys contributing new ideas to improve the program.
• Thrives in a collaborative school environment.
• Is interested in growing into expanded responsibilities as InnovOak continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, recreation, camp, or educational setting is preferred.
• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), Educational Assistant, Child and Youth Worker, Recreation, or related educational background is considered an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise groups of children while creating a safe, engaging, and well-organized environment.

What We Offer

• Consistent Monday to Friday after school hours throughout the school year.
• Opportunities for additional hours through Before School Care as enrolment grows.
• Opportunities to support the PreKindergarten program as positions become available.
• Paid opportunities during Professional Activity Days, March Break, and Summer Camps.
• Opportunities to become an OakQuest Camp Lead or Camp Director as our camp programs continue to expand.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Small student groups that allow staff to build meaningful relationships with children.
• Highly engaged families who value education and partner closely with the school.
• A collaborative culture committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career advancement within InnovOak School.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience working with children and their interest in joining the InnovOak team.