School Age Care 1:1 Support Worker - North Vancouver, Canada - Parkgate Community Services Society

Parkgate Community Services Society

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North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

School Age Care One to One Support Worker

Full/Part Time:
Part Time. Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week. This position is funded by the North Shore Supported Child Development Program and is child specific.

Regular/Temporary:
September to June (Possibility for work to continue in the Summer and the following school year).

Hours: 2pm to 6pm; earlier start time on school early dismissal days; extra hours may be offered during school breaks and Pro D days

Wage:
Starting wage is $19 per hour for Responsible Adult certification and increases depending on further certifications.

Who We Are:

Parkgate Society's Child & Family Centre and Seymour School Age Care have been chosen by the Province of BC to become $10 a Day ChildCareBC prototype sites.

Thanks to this new designation, plus our existing reputation for quality child care, community demand for our services has greatly increased.

We strive to exceed licensing regulations by having a better than required child/staff ratio and we stay up to date with the newest standards and best practices of early learning.

Our child care centres are equipped with high quality play equipment, including natural play and art materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Works closely with a child that needs extra support to ensure a successful school age care experience, including guiding the child's behaviour, and encouraging and assisting the child to participate in activities to the best of their ability
Develops and implements developmentally appropriate activities and experiences
Ensures the child's environment is healthy and safe
Ensures positive communication with children and families
Works in collaboration with other team members to ensure ongoing operations of the School Age Care program
Performs other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Program Manager as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 19 years old
Training related to guiding challenging behaviour or working with children who need extra support
A School Age Care certificate or a 20 Hour Responsible Adult training certificate
A current, approved emergency first aid certificate (minimum 8hour course)
A clear criminal record check
Proof of COVID19 vaccination is required

It Would Be a Bonus If You Had:

A minimum of 3 months' experience in a child care centre

Perks:

Free parking, or if you take transit, we are only one bus away from Phibbs Exchange
Located in a beautiful, forested area with an abundance of trails, and near to Mount Seymour Park (for all you avid hikers and skiers)
Located inside a Community Centre which boasts excellent programs and fitness facilities
Steps away from the local library, coffee shop and other services
Advance offers for Summer Camp employment, where applicable
Upcoming opportunities for professional growth as we expand with a new child care centre opening soon
Need child care while you work? We try to accommodate our employees' personal child care needs

How to Apply:

About Parkgate Community Services Society:

Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River.

We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program.

With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play.

We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.