School Age Educator

Vancouver-Society-of-Children-S-Centres-; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 3,051,000 - 4,153,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Vacation & sick days

Public holidays

Professional development funds

Job summary

Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres (VSOCC) is hiring for School Age Educators to support after-school youth programming at Crosstown Elementary School in Vancouver. The role focuses on planning and delivering activities that promote education, recreation, leadership, arts, sports, environmental awareness, and civic engagement.

You will guide and care for children aged 5–12, foster learning, and ensure a healthy, safe environment while collaborating with parents, teachers, and a small team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (grade 12) and 20 hours of child development/health and safety training or equivalent.
• First Aid and Food Safe certifications recommended.
• Minimum six months' experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to work with diverse children and families and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities to meet needs of children and families in an out-of-school program.
• Develop programming in education, recreation, leadership, arts, sports, environment and civic engagement.
• Supervise and care for children ages 5 to 12.
• Foster learning, positive self-concepts, and safety for children and families.
• Maintain strong teamwork and communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Planning activities

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 completed

20-hour child development/health/safety/nutrition course

Post-secondary training preferred

First Aid and Food Safe certification

6 months experience in similar environment

Job description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

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MPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! We have amazing regular full time and part time staff as well as an outstanding group of on-call / casual support teachers. In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer:

• Market-leading wages & comprehensive benefits with RRSP matching;
• Vacation, sick days, and 12 paid public holidays;
• $250 in funds per year in professional development.

Reports to:

The School Age Educator reports to the Program Supervisor.

You will have strengths in:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families in an out of school program.
• Planning and implementing programming that focuses on education, recreation, leadership, fine arts, sports, environmental awareness, and civic engagement.
• Guiding and caring for a group of children ages 5 years to 12 years.
• Encouraging learning and developing positive self-concepts for children.
• Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for children and their families
• Effective and cooperative teamwork and communication.
• Maintaining positive and supportive relationships with parents and teachers.

You will have:

• Completed grade 12 and be at least 19 years of age.
• Completed a course or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours’ duration in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition.
• Post-secondary training in social work, recreation, education, arts or related fields preferred
• First Aid and Food Safe training and certification
• Minimum six months’ experience working in a similar environment
• Experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Excellent teaching skills
• Strong knowledge and skills in planning and implementing activities for school age children

Your additional assets may include:

• School Age Child Care and/or ECE certification
• A second language

Terms of Employment:

• Salary: $26.15 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits.
• Permanent part-time position: 4 hours/day (2:00-6:00pm) plus additional hours when applicable during school year; 7.5 hours/day during Summer, Winter and Spring breaks and on Professional Development Day
• Location: Crosstown Elementary School
• Start date: As soon as possible

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.