MAX Families

🍎 Now Hiring After School Program Counsellors for September 2026!

Looking for a job that fits your schedule and lets you make a real impact? This might be for you.

We're looking for people who can bring energy, compassion, and creativity into our after school programs across St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise.

✨ Why this role stands out:

✔ Competitive wages starting at $18 to $25 per hour. Dependent upon education and experience.
✔ No evenings or weekends
✔ Follows the NL Schools schedule
✔ Paid stat holidays and storm days
✔ Training is provided. You will have the opportunity to learn about positive behavior guidance and enhancing children's development.

🕒 Schedule: Part time afternoon shifts between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM

🚗 We have locations in St. John's and Mount Pearl

📄 View full job description here 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JPpZKfHUNwUJ57FtRAyLN81SPL--K7AH/edit?tab=t.0

Follow this link to apply 👉 https://forms.gle/M2aEA8izDLZdLQuv6

☀️ Summer Office Update ☀️

Our office is now closed for the summer, but we are still actively planning for our September programs. We are continuing to accept inquiries, registrations, and job applications, so if you are looking to apply or have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.

Emails will be checked periodically, and a member of our team will follow up by Friday each week.

Thank you for your patience and support. We look forward to connecting with you and hope everyone has a wonderful summer! 🌼

📚🎒 Back to School Support

Bridges To Hope is offering their Bag to School program again this year for families in the St. John's Metro area experiencing financial hardship. This program provides school supplies for students in grades K to 12.

🗓️ Apply July 6 at 9:00 AM to July 10 at 4:00 PM

For more info, contact [email protected]

Feel free to share with anyone who may benefit 💙

🍎 Now hiring School Age Early Childhood Educators (all levels welcome!) for September 2026!

💙 Why work for Max Families?

✔️ Above wage grid pay (based on certification level)
✔️ No evenings or weekends
✔️ Follows NL Schools schedule
✔️ Paid stat holidays & storm days
✔️ Extra staff on site daily
✔️ Supportive, team focused environment

🕒 Schedule: Consistent shifts each day, hours are between 1:30pm and 5:30pm

🚗 We have locations in St. John's, Paradise and Southland's

💡 Did you know? Graduates of Child and Youth Care Worker and Recreation programs may qualify for Level 2 Certification with wages starting at $25 per hour! - Reach out to learn more!

📄 View full job description here 👉🏻 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1auoiGSY5prroe1au6Wf8mt-OH-PXwzYV/edit

Follow this link to apply 👉🏻 https://forms.gle/gdojtP2UjbZHJ1Mf7

🍎 Now hiring After School Program Administrators for September 2026!

🩵 Why work at Max Families?
We support our team so they can support children.

✔ Competitive wages (up to $5 above wage grid)
✔ Admin bonus PLUS $2000 end of year bonus
✔ No evenings or weekends
✔ Follows NL Schools schedule
✔ Paid stat holidays & storm days
✔ Extra staff on site daily
✔ Supportive, team focused environment

🕒 Schedule: Consistent shifts each day, hours are between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM

✨ What we’re looking for:
Level 2+ ECE Certification (or Level 1 with experience and actively upgrading to Level 2).
Strong leadership experience, dedication, and passion for creating a positive, high-quality after-school program.

🚗We have locations in St. John's, Paradise and Southlands. Reliable transportation mandatory.

📄 View full job description here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1auoiGSY5prroe1au6Wf8mt-OH-PXwzYV/edit

📩 To apply: Please send your resume to [email protected]

🎓✨ Last week marked a huge milestone for many graduates across the province, and we are especially proud to celebrate two members of the Max Families team!

Congratulations to Terra from our Rotary Paradise Youth & Community Centre location on graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work, and Kara from our Kenmount Terrace location on graduating with a Bachelor of Science! 🎉

Thank you for everything you have brought to your programs, your families, and your children. We are so proud of all that you have achieved and cannot wait to see where your journeys take you next.

Terra and Kara, we wish you nothing but success, happiness, and exciting opportunities in the chapters ahead! ♥️🎓

🌟 As ECE Week 2026 Comes to a Close 🌟

This week, we celebrated the incredible educators who make up the Max Families team. We also want to recognize the many educators who have been part of our journey over the years. Each one has helped shape our programs, our culture, and the children and families we serve.

To ECEs across our province, country and around the world, thank you. The impact you have on children and families is extraordinary and reaches further than you may ever know.

Our profession has grown tremendously, and we are excited to see it continue to evolve in the years ahead. The future of early childhood education is being shaped every day by passionate educators who believe in the importance of this work.
Thank you for all that you do. 💜

🌟 Early Childhood Educator Week Spotlight 🌟

Last but certainly not least, we want to recognize our incredible float staff 💜

These educators jump in wherever they're needed and bring the same warmth, care, and dedication to every program they support. They build relationships quickly, support both children and staff, and help ensure our programs continue to run smoothly each and every day.

Thank you for your flexibility, your positivity, and your willingness to step in without missing a beat. Our programs are stronger because of you, and we are so grateful for everything you do. ✨