Out of School Care Leader

Kiwassa Neighborhood Services Association; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 29.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House in East Vancouver is seeking an enthusiastic After School Leader for a part-time contract (15 hours/week). Shifts run 2:30–5:30 pm, Monday–Friday or 2:00–6:00 pm, Monday–Friday.

You will plan and provide engaging activities for children aged 6–12 and supervise their development and safety within a culturally welcoming setting. The role supports trauma-informed, inclusive programming for vulnerable children, collaborating with staff and families while reporting on

Formación

• Emergency Child Care First Aid (or ability to obtain in the first 90 days)
• One-year recent related experience
• Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age on their first day of work

Responsabilidades

• Develop curriculum and implement activities for individual and group needs of all children within a consistent child‑centred program environment
• Create a healthy and safe place for children
• Assess needs and abilities and ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and inclusive
• Refer to or consult with the Children’s Program Coordinator when necessary
• Prepare and serve program snacks/lunch to children as required
• Report critical incidents as required
• Uphold safety standards as per Kiwassa requirements and ensure all policies are followed
• Maintain positive and regular communication with parents, caregivers and family support worker regarding development
• Maintain relationships with external resources, school and KNH staff members
• Purchases supplies within budget and Kiwassa standards
• Provides updates and reporting as required
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

First Aid Certification

Childcare experience

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House grows a welcoming and inclusive community in the vibrant Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods of East Vancouver, Located on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílw̓ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh), and xʷməθkwəyə̓ m (Musqueam) Nations.

Job Summary

We are seeking one enthusiastic and experienced After School Leader for a part-time contract position at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House (2425 Oxford Street). This position is for 15 hours a week. Shifts will be between 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday OR 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

The Out of School Care Leader supports Kiwassa’s vision to grow a welcoming and inclusive community through building safe and engaging spaces to learn and grow. The Leader plans and provides hands-on activities and care for participants in a multicultural, inclusive after school program and is responsible for: developmentally appropriate activity planning for a group of children ages 6 to 12, direct supervision and evaluation of children, incident reporting and communication with families and caregivers. Children’s programming at Kiwassa works directly with vulnerable children with high needs often working with learning challenges as a result of trauma and/or insecurities due to food, housing or settlement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with staff team and coordinator to develop curriculum and implement activities and experiences for individual and group needs of all children within a consistent child centred program environment
• Creates and maximizes a healthy and safe place for children
• Assess needs and abilities and ensures activities are developmentally appropriate and inclusive
• Refers to or consults with the Children’s Program Coordinator when necessary
• Prepares and serves program snacks/lunch to children as required
• Reports critical incidents as required
• Upholds safety standards as per Kiwassa requirementsEnsures all policies and procedures pertaining to facility are followed
• Maintains positive and regular communication with parents, caregivers and family support worker regarding development
• Maintains relationships with external resources, school and KNH staff members
• Purchases supplies within budget and Kiwassa standards
• Provides updates and reporting as required
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

The position reports to the Out of School Care Coordinator and Youth and Childcare Manager

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

• One-year recent related experience
• Emergency Child Care First Aid (or ability to obtain in within the first 90 days of employment)
• Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age on their first day of work

Salary

$25.17/hour

Closing Date

November 1, 2026

We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including folks with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. We encourage, though don’t require, folks of these identities to indicate this on their cover letter.