QVCC is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants who increase the diversity of our staff team and have the ability to engage diverse communities in a safe and supportive way. Indigenous identity is considered an asset for this position.

Reports to: Childcare Coordinator

Role:          To provide support and direct care to children in the Licensed Care Program,         encouraging intellectual, physical, and emotional growth

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Implements developmentally appropriate activities for program participants

·        Identifies and supports children attending the program who are experiencing challenges, and collaborates with other Leaders and Supervisors to work with the children to build useful skills through modeling, mentoring, teachable moments, and supportive conversations

·        Ensures the program environments are clean, suitable, caring, respectful, and inclusive

·        Supports and delivers communication from the Supervisor or agency to parents, caregivers, schools, and relevant agencies

·        Maintains awareness of participant feedback and integrates constructive feedback in practice/programs

·        Ensures the maintenance and tabulation of attendance and incident logs regarding the program and participants, making regular written and verbal reports as required by Childcare Licensing and the Supervisor

·        Transports children in the agency’s vehicle, updates applicable logbooks and ensures the vehicle is clean and well maintained (if qualified)

·        Ensures compliance with all safety and security protocols related to the Childcare environment, including the administration of emergency preparedness drills, observes/removes/remedies potential hazards, and reports them to the appropriate person

·        Implements the Policies and Procedures of Quadra Village Community Centre (QVCC), as well as those specific to the Community Childcare program

·        Responds to general inquiries, by phone and in person regarding QVCC and the Childcare program, and shared in the work of operating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, functional, and useful community centre

·        Performs other related duties when required and approved by the Supervisor and/or Executive Director.

 

Qualifications    

·        Commitment to anti-oppressive, decolonial, and anti-racist practice

·        Ability to work with integrity and respect in a diverse, multi-cultural community centre

·        Must be a minimum of 19 years of age, due to Licencing requirements

·        High School graduation

·        Experience and/or education directly related to school aged childcare, summer camp, recreation, child and youth development, developmentally appropriate activities, behavior management and group supervision are all considered an asset for this position.

·        20 Hours Responsible Adult Certificate or minimum 20 hours of recognized training/course work in child development, guidance, nutrition, or health and safety. QVCC may provide formal training or coursework for the successful candidate

·        Food Safe Certified, or willingness to obtain

·        First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain

·        Class 4 Driver’s Licence, or willingness to obtain (preferred but not required)

·        Strong oral and written communication skills

·        Excellent interpersonal and collaborative ability

Benefits and Remuneration:

·        $19.00 per hour

·        Additional 6% vacation pay, paid out each pay period

·        Immediate enrollment in the Employee and Family Assistance Program

·        Paid training and development workshops applicable to position

Hours of Work

·        4-19 hours per week, dependent on program needs

·        Shifts occur Monday to Friday: 2:00pm to 6pm

·        Early Dismissal shifts generally start by 10:45am, up to 6pm

·        Pro-D Days & School Breaks: first shift starts at 8am, with last shift ending at 6pm

·        Shift scheduling is based on your individual availability, combined with the requirements of other part time staff

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required

Closing Date: September 3rd, 2024

Please send resume and cover letter to: hradmin@quadravillagecc.com with the subject line “Childcare Leader”.  Applications may also be dropped off in person at 901 Kings Road.  Though we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thanks for your interest in working with us!

At Quadra Village Community Centre, we value our dedicated staff team and pride ourselves on being a good organization to work for and making a difference in our community.