Children's Activity Leader - Out of School Care
Britannia Community Services Centre Society
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Part Time
Hours Per Week:
20-30 hrs/week
Type of Child Care:
School Age
Position Start:
As soon as possible
Organization
Britannia Community Services Centre Society
Our dream: The wellbeing, sense of belonging, joy, and empowerment of everyone in our community.
To realize our dream: We are stewards of spaces that support social connection, creativity, recreation, reconciliation and the realization of the full potential of people and communities.
In partnership with our communities, we create integrated programs, services, and opportunities on the unceded territories of the x史m蓹θk史蓹y虛 y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 x瘫 wú7mesh (Squamish), and s蓹l虛l虛 ilw蓹ta蓙涩 / sel虛l虛 íl虛l虛 witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Main Purpose and Function
This is child care work in implementing and leading a variety of activities for children participating in a 3-5 group childcare program. An employee of this class is involved in delivering activities which will promote child development and learning. An employee of this class also provides assistance to a superior in planning programs and activities and in carrying out administrative details. Independent judgment is exercised in dealing with routine matters and minor problems.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivers a variety of children’s activities, based on developmental needs and the BC Early Learning Framework, including working with a Pedagogist, Atelierista, inquiry-based curriculum and pedagogical narrations as a practice.
- Assists in planning, coordination and assessment of programs and activities to promote the care and education of all children.
- Assists in providing training and work direction to auxiliary, students and volunteers.
- Informs parents of their child’s progress; provides guidance and advice to parents as required, and assist in family and fundraising events
- Assists in identifying individual care needs of children, works with team to identify resources and supports, and follows prescribed routines and adaptive equipment.
- As directed, liaises with a variety of agencies and consultants such as social workers, public health workers, physical and occupational therapists.
- Maintains a variety of records related to the work; assists in the drafting of newsletters and program bulletins; recommends the acquisition of materials and equipment.
- Follows all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
School Age Certificate
Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Early Childhood Education or Responsible Adult certification
- Food Safe
- Current Child Care First Aid Certificate
- Previous experience in an Out of School Care Program or similar children’s recreation program
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Sound knowledge of BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge practices and objectives of a licensed community care program.
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and a variety of external contacts such as social workers and therapists.
- Ability to provide training and work direction to auxiliary, students and volunteers.
- Ability to work in an inclusive program that meets the needs of individual children.
- Sound understanding of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
- Some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth
- Able to work split shifts 7:30 – 9:00 am and 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Able to work 7 hours per day, between the hours of 7:30 – 6:00 pm, during summer, school breaks and school professional development days.
Years Experience Required:
1
Salary & Benefits:
Business Unit/Department: Britannia Community Services Centre Society
Affiliation: CUPE Local 15 - Bargaining Unit - Britannia
Employment Type: Regular Part-Time
Position Start Date: January, 2026
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-014: $29.95 to $35.09 per hour
Application Close: January 5, 2026