School Age Educator for Multisite Locations - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Society of Children s Centres

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VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S CENTRES (VSOCC)


School Age Educator for Multisite Locations:

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MPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children's natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector.

We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team We have amazing regular full time and part time staff as well as an outstanding group of on-call / casual support teachers.

In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer:

- market-leading wages & comprehensive benefits with RRSP matching;
- vacation, sick days, and 12 paid public holidays;
- $250 in funds per year in professional development.


You will have strengths in:


  • Planning, implementing and evaluating activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families in an out of school program.
  • Planning and implementing programming that focuses on education, recreation, leadership, fine arts, sports, environmental awareness, and civic engagement.
  • Guiding and caring for a group of children ages 5 years to 12 years.
  • Encouraging learning and developing positive selfconcepts for children.
  • Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for children and their families
  • Effective and cooperative teamwork and communication.
  • Maintaining positive and supportive relationships with parents and teachers.

You will have:


  • Completed grade 12 and be at least 19 years of age.
  • Completed a course or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours' duration in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition or have Responsible Adult certification.
  • Postsecondary training in social work, recreation, education, arts or related fields preferred
  • Childcare First Aid and Food Safe training and certification
  • Minimum six months' experience working in a similar environment
  • Experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Strong knowledge and skills in planning and implementing activities for school age children

Your additional assets may include:


  • School Age Child Care and/or ECE certification
  • A second language

Terms of Employment:


  • Salary: $23.15 per hour plus benefits
  • Regular parttime position: 4 hours per day from 2:006:00pm during school year; 7.5 hours per day during Summer, Winter and Spring breaks and on Professional Development day
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You will work at multisite locations for all of school age programs:

  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • COVID19 vaccination required (minimum two doses)

Please reference posting #
This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

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