School Age Educator

Vancouver-Society-of-Children-S-Centres-; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 29,549 - 42,085; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits with RRSP

12 paid public holidays

Vacation and sick days

$250 for professional development per年

Job summary

The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) is hiring a School Age Educator for an after-school program at Elsie Roy Elementary School and Crosstown Elementary School in Vancouver, BC. The role involves planning and delivering age-appropriate activities for children aged 5–12, with emphasis on education, recreation, leadership and civic engagement.

Applicants should have at least a Grade 12 and 19+ years old, plus 20 hours of related training in child development or health and safety;

Qualifications

• Completed grade 12 and be at least 19 years of age.
• Course or combination of courses of at least 20 hours 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 working with diverse cultures and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities to meet individual and group needs of all children and families in an after-school program.
• Develop programming focusing on education, recreation, leadership, arts, sports, environmental awareness and civic engagement.
• Guide and care for children aged 5 to 12 years.
• Encourage learning and positive self-concepts in children.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children and families.
• Work effectively in a team and communicate well with others.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Teaching skills

Planning activities for school age

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

20 hours course in child development/health/safety/nutrition

Post-secondary training in social work/recreation/education/arts or related fields (preferred)

Job description

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: Elsie Roy Elementary School and Crosstown Elementary School

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.