Summer Camp Counselor jobs in Toronto, ON

Explore It! (www.ExploreItAll.ca) is looking for Toronto based Instructors to assist us in providing after-school programming to young children in elementary schools in the City of Toronto for the upcoming school year. We provide a range of support and resources that allow you to focus on having fun with our students in hands-on and engaging classes. Our roster of long-time Instructors enjoy working for us - see their profiles on our web site.

Please note this is a part-time position during the school year with no possibility of full time work. Our schools are located in downtown Toronto - south of Eglinton, north of Bloor, east of Spadina and west of Mt. Pleasant .

• You MUST have relevant experience working with groups of young children between the ages of 5 and 12. You SHOULD have a child focused background of mentoring, teaching, instructing, coaching and/or as a camp counsellor.
• Candidates for Instructor positions MUST be available on a set schedule to assist our team in providing classes on weekdays after-school (i.e. 3:00 to 4:30pm) during the school year on a term by term basis.
• You MUST be available on two or more school days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) starting in November 2026. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to work with us based on their availability and relevant experiance.
• You MUST be at least 19 years old and have graduated from an accredided High School. Successful candidates are typlically enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Canadian post-secondary school.
• New Instructors MUST have a background and strong interest in at least two of the following subject areas - Science & Exploration, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, Crafts & Making, Dance & Yoga, Performing Arts and Lego Building.
• The elementary schools we partner with are TTC accessible. You MUST be able to travel to schools within the downtown City of Toronto. There is no compensation for travel.
• This is NOT a tutoring job.
• You MUST obtain a clear Police Vulnerable Sectors Screening. Ideally from the Toronto Police Services. We are able to assist you in this process.

You MUST provide a RESUME with your name, phone number, email address AND postal code. Include a personal email address on your resume.

You MUST answer ALL questions on this posting to be eligible for an interview. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange a Zoom interview.

Responsibilities

• Engage and interact with children in a positive and supportive manner during after-school programs. Most classes are one hour in length.
• Plan and implement fun educational activities that promote learning and development.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
• Ensure adherence to safety and company standards throughout the program.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.50-$26.50 per hour

Application question(s):

• What is your current postal code?
• LIST which weekdays (Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu.) are you available to work on a set weekly schedule from 3:15pm-4:45pm, November 2026 to May 2027?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• working with groups of young children: 2 years (required)

Language:

• read and write fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Police Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last 12 months (preferred)

Work Location: In person