Children's Activity Leader - Out of School Care

City of Vancouver - CA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community services organization in Vancouver is looking for a Children's Activity Leader to implement and lead various activities for children in a daycare setting. Responsibilities include planning and executing developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining communication with parents, and working with a team to provide quality care. Candidates must possess relevant early childhood certifications and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and is scheduled to start in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience in an Out of School Care Program is required.
• Current Child Care First Aid Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of children's activities based on developmental needs.
• Assist in planning and assessing programs and activities.
• Liaise with parents regarding their child’s progress.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work in an inclusive program

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Early Childhood Education or Responsible Adult certification

Food Safe

Current Child Care First Aid Certificate

Job description

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.

Children's Activity Leader - Out of School Care

Requisition ID:45404

Organization

Britannia Community Services Centre Society

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 children’s activities, based on developmental needs and the BC Early Learning Framework, including working with a Pedagogist, Atelierista, inquiry-based curriculum and pedagogical narrations as a practice.
• Assists in planning, coordination and assessment of programs and activities to promote the care and education of all children.
• Assists in providing training and work direction to auxiliary, students and volunteers.
• Informs parents of their child’s progress; provides guidance and advice to parents as required, and assist in family and fundraising events
• Assists in identifying individual care needs of children, works with team to identify resources and supports, and follows prescribed routines and adaptive equipment.
• As directed, liaises with a variety of agencies and consultants such as social workers, public health workers, physical and occupational therapists.
• Maintains a variety of records related to the work; assists in the drafting of newsletters and program bulletins; recommends the acquisition of materials and equipment.
• Follows all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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

January, 2026

Salary Information

Pay GradeGR-014: $29.95 to $35.09 per hour

Application Close

January 5, 2026

Please submit your resume to:

Name: Jacky Hughes
Title: Manager of Child Care Services
Britannia Community Services Centre
1661 Napier Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5L 4X4
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