Licensed Daycare Instructor Sub

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture; Oak Bay; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Pass

14% in lieu of benefits

On-the-job training

Job summary

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture seeks a Licensed Daycare Instructor Sub to support the Daycare Supervisor. You’ll plan, supervise and deliver a safe, fun program for children aged 3-5, working within regulatory standards and maintaining clean, safe spaces.

Auxiliary union position with flexible hours; 14% in lieu of benefits and a Staff Pass; on-the-job training provided. Must meet licensing requirements and clear background checks as required by Island Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum 19 years of age and BC license to practice ECE.
• ECE A or ECE Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institute.
• Experience instructing preschoolers in childcare/recreational settings.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C; 20 hours of related training.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, parents/guardians, staff and public in a warm and friendly manner.
• Work within Community Care Facilities Licensing Board regulations.
• Plan, supervise and implement a daily schedule of activities suitable for children 3-5 years of age.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and standards.
• Ensure program areas are always kept clean and well-maintained.

Skills

ECE knowledge

Plan activities

Child supervision

Safety awareness

Education

ECE A Certificate

ECE Certificate

Job description

Licensed Daycare Instructor Sub

Auxilliary Posting#PRC2026-75

Are you over the age of 19 and want to help shape the young minds of our community? Then we have the perfect fit for you! Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture are seeking a Daycare Instructor subs to join the Licensed Care team. Our ideal applicant is organized and dedicated to making a difference in our community. Working under the direction of the Daycare Supervisor the Daycare Instructors will plan, prepare, and supervise a safe, fun, and stimulating program for children ages 3-5 years old. Our Auxiliary staff enjoy a free Staff Pass when they work one shift per week, flexibility in hours to accommodate different lifestyles, a culture that cares about work-life balance, and 14% pay on top of their hourly wage in lieu of benefits. We foster a learning environment and provide you with on-the-job training. We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the ləkʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with children, parents/guardians, staff and public in a warm and friendly manner.
• Work within Community Care Facilities Licensing Board regulations.
• Plan, supervise and implement a daily schedule of activities suitable for children 3-5 years of age.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and standards.
• Ensure program areas are always kept clean and well-maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECE A) and/or Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institute (and licensed to practice in BC).
• Experience instructing pre-schoolers in a childcare/recreational environment.
• Must meet Island Health licensing requirements, including current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C certifications and 20 hours of related training or education.
• Provision of a current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (Note: This is the applicant’s financial responsibility to obtain this).

HOURS OF WORK

• Before School Care: Monday-Friday 7:15-9:15am (up to 10 hours/week as required)
• After School Care: Monday-Friday 2:00pm - 5:30pm (up to 15 hours/week as required)
• Hours may vary according to school drop-off times, school breaks, enrolment, and program needs.

LOCATION(S)

Neighbourhood Learning Centre and/or Henderson Recreation Centre

RATE

$23.09/hour ($20.25 per hour plus $2.84 per hour in lieu of benefits) – 2026 rates

STATUS

Auxiliary (This is a union position)

BENEFITS

• 14% in lieu of benefits per hour.
• Staff Membership to drop-in the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool (applicable to employees with 1 or more set shifts per week)