Early Years Support Worker

BGC Central Vancouver Island; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 15,154,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Job summary

BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking an empathetic Early Years Support Worker to help children with unique needs fully participate, learn social skills, and thrive in a supportive classroom setting.

This part-time role offers 10 hours per week with shifts 7:00 am–5:30 pm, in Ladysmith, BC, funded in partnership with the CDC. You will use evidence-based approaches to support development and daily routines while collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: ECEA Diploma or Community Support Worker Certificate or BI certification.
• Safety: Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Experience: Prior work in licensed childcare with extra support needs.
• Core skills: Knowledge of early child development and positive behavior management.
• Equity: Commitment to inclusive staffing and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored life skills and behavior support for children with extra needs.
• Develop collaborative Care Plans with families and staff.
• Create predictable daily routines to promote safety and de-escalation.
• Support holistic care including basic medical needs and transfers if required.
• Collaborate with team through meetings and open communication with partners.

Skills

Empathy

Behavior support

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

ECEA Diploma

Community Support Certificate

BI Certification

Job description

Early Years Support Worker

Be the champion for inclusion this season! BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking an empathetic, skilled, and dedicated Early Years Support Worker (EYSW) to join our team in Nanaimo. In this role, you will use your knowledge of child development and positive behavior support to help children with unique needs fully integrate, play, and thrive alongside their peers.

What's in it for you?

• Wage: $22.14 per hour

• Hours: Part-Time Contract 10 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

• Schedule: Shifts scheduled between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

• Location: Ladysmith, BC.

• Position Note: This rewarding role is funded in partnership with the Child Development Centre (CDC).

About the Role

As an EYSW, your mission is inclusion. You will support the early learning program as a whole while providing direct, individualized care and predictable structure for children navigating developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or extra support needs. You are the bridge that helps every child build social skills, communication strategies, and life skills in a safe environment.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Individualized Support: Provide tailored guidance in life skills, social skills, and behavior management. This may include creating visual tools or using approved technology to support communication.

• Collaborative Planning: Participate in the assessment, goal setting, and documentation of individualized Care Plans, partnering with families, staff, and community networks.

• Safety & Stabilization: Create a predictable structure with clear expectations. Recognize and safely de-escalate complex or anxious behavioral situations with empathy and strategy.

• Holistic Care: Attend to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the children, including administering medication according to policy, and assisting with lifts and transfers if required.

• Team Collaboration: Contribute to team effectiveness through direct communication, attending staff meetings, and maintaining open lines of communication with community partners and professionals.

What You Bring

• Education: ECEA Diploma, Community Support Worker Certificate, or Behavioral Interventionist (BI) certification is preferred (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• Safety: Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by Community Care Facilities Licensing.

• Experience: Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility with children who require extra support needs is a major asset.

• Core Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of early child development, age-appropriate communication, and positive behavior management theory.

• BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.