Afterschool Program Assistant – ECE/Youth & Culture

Westbank First Nation Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Extended health and dental coverage

Flexible time-off provisions

Job summary

Westbank First Nation Inc. is seeking an After-School Program Assistant to support education and development for children aged 5-12 within the Early Years team. You will help plan activities, ensure child safety, and liaise with caregivers in a professional manner.

The role is part-time (approx. 25 hours/week) located in British Columbia. Applicants should have a Responsible Adult Certification and preferably ECE credentials, with emphasis on child development and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Responsible Adult Certification required (before end of probation).
• ECE certification, ECE Assistant status, or education student preferred.
• Experience with FASD, Autism, Behaviour Intervention, ADHD is an asset.
• ECE experience preferred; experience with children 5-12 is a plus.
• Food Safe Certificate preferred.
• Experience in First Nation communities with families/children is an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers program activities to the children as directed.
• Prioritises the wellbeing of the children.
• Applies and maintains prescribed safety and health standards per licensing.
• Prepares nutritious snacks for the children; promotes a fun, healthy, safe environment.
• Maintains program records such as attendance and incident reports.
• Follows licensing policies and ministry procedures.
• Liaises with caregivers in a professional manner.
• Prepares updates and reports as required.
• Updates professional qualifications as prescribed and timely.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Out of School Supervisor or Early Years Manager.
• Follows Westbank First Nation policies and procedures.

Skills

WFN Member

Community knowledge

Support services knowledge

Child development

Facilitation skills

Project creation

Cultural activities

Education

Responsible Adult Certification

ECE Certification / Assistant

FASD/Autism experience (asset)

Food Safe Certificate (preferred)

Experience with First Nation communities

Equiv. education & experience

Job description

Westbank First Nation Inc. is seeking an After-School Program Assistant to support education and development for children aged 5-12 within the Early Years team. You will help plan activities, ensure child safety, and liaise with caregivers in a professional manner.

The role is part-time (approx. 25 hours/week) located in British Columbia. Applicants should have a Responsible Adult Certification and preferably ECE credentials, with emphasis on child development and community involvement.