School Age Educator

Vancouver-Society-of-Children-S-Centres-; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation, sick days and holidays

Professional development funds

Job summary

Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres (VSOCC) is seeking a School Age Educator to support children aged 5–12 at Elsie Roy Elementary School and Crosstown Elementary School in Vancouver. You will plan, implement and evaluate engaging activities and work to foster a safe, inclusive environment for diverse families.

Permanent part-time position: 4 hours/day (2:00–6:00pm) with additional hours during school breaks. Salary is $26.15 per hour with employer-paid health benefits.

Qualifications

• Completed grade 12 or equivalent.
• At least 20 hours of coursework 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 in a similar environment.
• Experience with diverse cultures and family dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Strong knowledge and skills in planning and implementing activities for school age children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities for children aged 5 to 12.
• Plan programming focusing on education, recreation, leadership, arts, sports and civic engagement.
• Guide and care for children aged 5–12 in a safe environment.
• Encourage learning and positive self-concepts in children.
• Maintain healthy, safe environments for children and families.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers effectively.

Skills

Planning activities

Teamwork

Communication

Teaching skills

Child development

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary training in related fields

First Aid and Food Safe

Job description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

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EMPOWERING 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: Elsie Roy Elementary School and 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.