School Age Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading wages

3 weeks paid vacation

RRSP employer match up to 4%

Health and welfare benefits

$250 professional development dollars

Job summary

Vancouver Society of Children's Centers (VSOCC) seeks a School Age Educator for an after-school program in Vancouver. The role involves guiding children aged 5–12, planning engaging activities, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

The permanent part-time position is 4 hours daily (2:00-6:00pm) with extra hours during school breaks and professional development days. Unionized with BCGEU; benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Completed grade 12 and be at least 19 years of age.
• Course or combination of courses, 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities and experiences to meet the needs of children and families in an out-of-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.
• Encourage learning and positive self-concepts.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children and families.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and teachers.
• Work cooperatively as a team and communicate effectively.

Education

Grade 12 completed

20 hours of coursework in child development/health and safety/nutrition

Post-secondary training in social work, recreation, education, arts or related fields preferred

First Aid and Food Safe training

Job description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S CENTRES (VSOCC)

EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES!

The Vancouver Society of Children's Centers (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
• three weeks' paid vacation and up to 4% employer matched RRSP contributions;
• 100% employer paid health and welfare benefits;
• $250 professional development dollars per year.

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

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.