School Age Care Assistant - 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 Assistant (Child Care Worker)

Full/Part Time:
Part Time, Monday through Friday, 30 hours per week

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

Hours:

Before and after school split shift; 7:15am - 9:15am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm; earlier start times 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:

Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and wellbeing of children attending Parkgate Society's school age care program
Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate positive guidance and teaching methods
Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing, and implementing stimulating, ageappropriate activities that encourage children's creativity and learning and promote each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development aligned with the current BC Early Learning Framework
Participates fully and consistently as a team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and child care centre
Establishes and maintains regular communication with team members, other staff, and parents
Ensures the program always operates in compliance with all child care licensing standards (with guidance of the program supervisor and child care manager)
Performs other duties assigned by the Program Supervisor or Child Care Manager as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligible to work in Canada
Must be at least 19 years old
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 Class 4 Driver's License
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 fulltime Summer Camp employment, where applicable
Upcoming opportunities for professional growth as we expand with a new childcare 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.