Implement age-appropriate activities for before and after school care in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.
Guide and assist children in daily activities and foster positive social interactions.
Establish positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
Maintain appropriate records of attendance, daily plans, and activities.
Ensure accidents/incidents are recorded and reported in a timely manner to the Child Care Manager.
Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
Adhere to policies and procedures including safety requirements and emergency preparedness.
Establish reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with Centre policies and program objectives.
Assist in general housekeeping requirements.
Act in accordance with relevant school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Child Care Manager or District Lead for the NELCCC
Requirements summary
Grade 12 plus completion of Responsible Adult Course, or a course (or combination) totaling at least 20 hours in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.
At least 19 years of age (Community Care and Assisted Living Act; Child Care Licensing Regulations).
Valid First Aid Certificate.
Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with youth and children.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, electronic) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents, and children.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.
WHMIS Certificate.
Successful candidate must complete a Criminal Record Check
Grade 12 plus completion of Responsible Adult CourseOr completion of a course (or combination) totaling at least 20 hours in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutritionTeamworkConfidentialityProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsRecord keepingChild supervisionWorking with minimal supervisionBehaviour guidanceAge-appropriate activity planningPositive social interaction facilitationIncident/accident reportingCommunication (verbal, written, electronic)Safety and emergency preparednessHousekeeping support
Job description
<p><strong>REGULAR PART</strong><strong> TIME RESPONSIBLE ADULT</strong><strong> -</strong><strong> 22</strong><strong>.5 hours/week </strong><strong>Nakusp Early Learning Child Care Centre</strong></p><p>The Responsible Adult reports to the Child Care Manager and works in collaboration with the childcare team providing general care and supervision for children registered in SD10's school-age care program for before and after-school care. </p><p><strong>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><ul><li>Implement age-appropriate activities for before and after school care, or other school aged care programs in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.</li><li>Guide and assist children in daily activities while fostering and encouraging positive social interactions among students.</li><li>Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.</li><li>Maintain appropriate records of attendance, all daily plans and activities. </li><li>Ensure all accidents/incidents are recorded, and reported in a timely manner to the child care manager. </li><li>Ensure confidentiality of privileged information. </li><li>Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety requirements and emergency preparedness. </li><li>Establish reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with the Centre's policies and program objectives.</li><li>Assist in general housekeeping requirements. </li><li>Understand and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Child Care Manager or District Lead for the NELCCC. </li></ul> <p> <strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: </strong></p><ul><li>Grade 12 plus completion of Responsible Adult Course, or the completion of a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.</li><li>Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with the <i>Community Care and Assisted Living Act, </i>Child Care Licensing Regulations. </li><li>A valid First Aid Certificate. </li><li>A minimum of 1 year of recent experience working with youth and children.</li><li>Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision. </li><li>Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.</li></ul> <p>This is a 22.5 hour per week regular 10-month per year position effective September 8, 2026.
Actual hours of work will be in consultation with the Child Care Manager, but will typically be Monday to Friday 7:45am-9:00am and 2:30-5:45pm.
The wage for this position will be as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of School Trustees for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2450. </p><p>The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</p><p>Any questions about the recruitment process, including requesting an accommodation, can be sent to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager, Stephanie Roger, by email to <a></a>.</p><p><i>Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.</i></p><p>School District 10 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free workplace.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, provincial, or local law.
Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact us.</p><p><br></br></p>
Typical range: $39,000–$62,067 based on 10 active listings in British Columbia
Market context
Child care support roles in British Columbia
In British Columbia, support roles in child care and early learning are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in licensed programs, especially where regulations require specific supervision and safety credentials. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who meet age, training, and first aid requirements and can work reliably in regulated settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your fit, then make sure your Responsible Adult training and First Aid certification are current before applying.
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