Position Details

Term: Part-time, Fixed-Term - Roster for Existing Roles (September 19, 2026 – May 28, 2027)

Hours of Work/Schedule: Up to 5 hours per week for the STEM Club and STEM Academy programs (includes facilitation, prep, meetings). Hours vary based on program assignment. See full Program Locations & Schedules below.

Mandatory Training Dates: Saturday September 19, 2026 and Saturday September 26, 2026

Job Location(s): Various locations in Etobicoke, Scarborough, Brampton, and Toronto. See full Program Locations below.

Hourly Rate: $ 27.47

The Opportunity

As a Youth Program Facilitator, you will play a key role in creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences for children and youth. You will facilitate workshops, tutoring sessions, hands-on STEM activities, leadership development opportunities, classroom-based learning, community engagement activities, and experiential learning opportunities. Working closely with Program Coordinators, educators, and fellow facilitators, you will help deliver high-quality programming while building meaningful relationships with participants and fostering safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments.

This posting is for Visions of Science to create a roster of candidates for part-time Youth Program Facilitator opportunities.

Program Locations & Schedules

We are hiring Youth Program Facilitators for one or multiple of the following programs:

* Schedules align with school calendars and exclude holidays, PA days, and school events. Additional hours may occasionally include team meetings, material preparation, or special events.

** The hours listed for Catalyst & Community Engagement represent the overall operating window across multiple program sites.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate engaging workshops, hands-on activities, tutoring sessions, and experiential learning opportunities using provided lesson plans and program resources.
• Deliver high-quality programming in alignment with organizational goals, learning outcomes, and program expectations.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring to support participants' academic achievement, STEM learning, and skill development.
• Adapt lesson plans, activities, and tutoring approaches to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of participants.
• Set up, maintain, and take down program spaces, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support classroom-based learning, community engagement activities, field trips, and special events as required.

Program Administration & Evaluation

• Track attendance and complete required program documentation.
• Assist with surveys, evaluations, and participant feedback collection.
• Share participant observations, successes, and concerns with Site Leads and Program Coordinators.
• Contribute to continuous program improvement through data collection and program evaluation.

Participant Engagement & Support

• Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with children and youth.
• Foster safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that encourage participation, confidence, and belonging.
• Support participants' academic, personal, leadership, and social-emotional development.
• Provide mentorship and serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Supervise participants and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.

Team & Organizational Support

• Attend required onboarding, training sessions, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Prepare, organize, transport, and maintain program materials and supplies.
• Support one-off events, outreach initiatives, community engagement activities, and other organizational projects as required.
• Collaborate effectively with Site Leads, Program Coordinators, educators, volunteers, and fellow facilitators to deliver high-quality programming.
• Represent Visions of Science professionally and positively in interactions with participants, families, schools, community partners, and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Education & Training

• Interest in, current study of, or completion of a field related to STEM, education, child and youth care, or social work is preferred

Required Experience & Expertise

• Minimum one (1) year of experience facilitating or leading programs for children and youth, preferably supporting low-income and/or racialized communities.
• Experience delivering workshops, tutoring, or hands-on group activities
• Ability to adapt lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners (asset, not required)
• Proven ability to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
• Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks, such as tracking data/attendance, completing incident reports, and managing schedules.
• Strong group management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster participation and resolve conflicts constructively

Key Competencies & Skills

• High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, time management, and the ability to handle data/documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, with an ability to quickly learn program management software or communication tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills across team channels, email, and program logs; strong ability to collaborate with youth, families, and educators.
• Strong relationship-building skills with youth, families, and educators.
• Confident facilitation and youth engagement skills; able to lead interactive STEM activities.
• Dependability, accountability, and consistency in program delivery and completion of administrative deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to the changing needs of participants, program sites, and schedules.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, welcoming, and empowering spaces for children and youth from equity-deserving communities.

Preferred Assets

• Lived experience and/or strong understanding of the experiences of low-income and racialized communities
• Valid G license and access to a vehicle
• Experience in the non-profit sector and/or knowledge of systemic issues impacting equity-deserving communities

Application Process

Please submit your application via this link. The posting will remain open until the position is filled. The application must include:

• Resume
• Statement of Interest (1 page max)

Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Visions of Science uses AI tools solely to support administrative workflows. AI is not used to screen, score, or reject applicants. All application evaluations and hiring decisions are conducted directly by human hiring managers.

Our Commitment to Equity & Authentic Representation

Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the youth and communities we partner with. We strongly encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups historically underrepresented in STEM, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples; 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals; women; persons with disabilities; and newcomers to Canada. To learn more about the perks of working at Visions of Science team, click here.

Note: International experience is valued; "Canadian experience" is not required for this role.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact hr@vosnl.org. (Please note: Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered).

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About Visions of Science

Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs, provide support for families and educators, and advocate for equitable STEM education, and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM, they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community, agents of change for society, and good stewards of the planet. To learn more about Visions of Science please visit: www.vosnl.org.