Children’s Activity Leader

Requisition ID: 36836

Company: Britannia Community Services Centre has openings for Auxiliary Children’s Activity Leader.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, Auxiliary Children’s Activity Leader will plan and implement programming development appropriate for children ages between 3 and 12; support the diverse needs of children, in an inclusive Preschool and/or Out of School Care program in a multicultural community; and work with a team of childcare workers ensuring safety and licensing requirements as directed by the Senior Supervisor and Management.

Qualifications

Preschool Program
Experience in Daycare and Preschool with Early Childcare Education 5 Year License to Practice and/or, Special Needs License to Practice, or the ECE Assistant License to Practice

Out of School Care
Certification in School Age Childcare Certificate; or similar children’s recreation program; or Early Childhood Education; or Child and Youth Care; or Responsibility Adult certification with minimum of 20 hours of training in “Child Growth and Development”, “Health & Safety” and/or “Guiding and Caring”
Understanding of the special needs and behaviour of children requiring extra support in an inclusive program is important
Experience and/or education in outdoor education and/or fine arts would be an asset

Preschool and Out of School Care
Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid Certificate
Physician’s Waiver
A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

The shift schedule for this position is as follows: Monday to Friday 8:00-6:00pm.

The City of Vancouver has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. All external applicants applying to Britannia Community Services Society are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and subject to this policy as a condition of ongoing employment. Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based on a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.

Business Unit/Department: Britannia Community Centre

Affiliation: CUPE Local 15 – Bargaining Unit – Britannia

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual

Position Start Date: September 2022

Salary Information: Pay Grade PG-12: $23.86 – $27.98 per hour

Application Close: September 16, 2022

Britannia Community Center, as a partner with City of Vancouver, is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.