Implement and lead a variety of activities for children in a 3-5 group childcare program.
Deliver experiences and activities aligned with developmental needs and the BC Early Learning Framework, including engagement with a Pedagogist and Atelierista.
Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities that promote care, learning, and well-being.
Provide orientation, training, and work direction to auxiliary staff, students, and volunteers.
Communicate with families about children’s development and experiences; provide guidance and support; participate in family engagement and fundraising events.
Identify and support individual needs of children; collaborate with team members to access resources and supports; implement prescribed routines and adaptive equipment as required.
Liaise with external agencies and professionals as directed (e.g., social workers, public health nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists).
Maintain records and documentation related to program operations; assist with newsletters and program communications; recommend acquisition of materials and equipment.
Adhere to applicable legislation, licensing requirements, collective agreements, and organizational policies and procedures
Requirements summary
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.
Sound knowledge of BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of practices and objectives of a licensed community care program.
Working knowledge of fundamentals of program leadership.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, and external contacts (e.g., social workers, therapists).
Ability to provide training and work direction to auxiliary staff, students, and volunteers.
Ability to work in an inclusive program that meets the needs of individual children.
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 7:30 am and 6:00 pm during summer, school breaks, and school professional development days
Early Childhood Education or Responsible Adult certificationFood SafeChild Care First AidRecord keeping and documentationKnowledge of BC Child Care Licensing RegulationsChild development and learningInquiry-based curriculumPedagogical narration practicesProgram planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluationFamily communication and engagementTraining and work direction for auxiliary staff, students, and volunteersInclusive programming for individual childrenCollaboration with team members and accessing resources and supportsLiaising with external agencies and professionalsNewsletter and program communications supportModern office practices and procedures
Job description
Requisition ID
46722
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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ / sel̓íl̓witulh (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 experiences and activities for children based on developmental needs and the principles of the BC Early Learning Framework, including engagement with a Pedagogist and Atelierista, inquiry-based curriculum, and pedagogical narration practices.
Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities that promote the care, learning, and well-being of all children.
Assists in providing orientation, training, and work direction to auxiliary staff, students, and volunteers.
Communicates with families regarding their child’s development and experiences; provides guidance and support as appropriate; and participates in family engagement and fundraising events.
Assists in identifying and supporting the individual needs of children, collaborates with team members to access resources and supports, and implements prescribed routines and adaptive equipment as required.
As directed, liaises with external agencies and professionals, including social workers, public health nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other consultants.
Maintains records and documentation related to program operations; assists in preparing newsletters and program communications; and recommends the acquisition of materials and equipment.
Adheres to all applicable legislation, licensing requirements, collective agreements, and organizational policies and procedures.
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. Business Unit/Department: Britannia Community Services Centre Society Affiliation: CUPE Local 15 - Bargaining Unit - Britannia Employment Type: Regular Part-Time Position Start Date: August, 2026 Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-014: $29.95 to $35.09 per hour Application Close: July 3, 2026 Please submit your resume to: Name: Mirae Pinpin Title: CC Program Coordinator Britannia Community Services Centre 1661 Napier Street Vancouver, B.C. V5L 4X4 Mirae.Pinpin@Vancouver.ca We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on the City and Britannia’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit the following link: http://vancouver.ca/your-government/diversity-in-hiring.aspx
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