Special Needs Leader at Hudson Child Care

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Vancouver is seeking a Special Needs Leader for their Hudson Preschool Program. This role offers a collaborative work environment focused on providing high-quality, inclusive childcare for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong guiding and caring skills, along with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Health and welfare benefits

Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement for qualified individuals

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old as per licensing regulations.
• Experience in inclusive group childcare is preferred.
• Current immunization to B.C. standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, inclusive childcare program.
• Ensure health and safety of each child.
• Co-create curriculum and programming.

Skills

Guiding and caring skills

Ability to work in a diverse environment

Collaboration with others

Education

Valid Responsible Adult Certification or equivalent

Valid First Aid Certificate

Completed and cleared Criminal Record Check

Job description

Job Posting - Special Needs Leader at Hudson Child Care

Overview

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change. ANHBC is the umbrella organization of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. We are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism, and we work with communities to build strong, welcoming, inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver. Learn more at www.anhbc.org.

ANHBC is seeking qualified candidates who share its values to join the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House team. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. We are looking for people who are passionate about community development and social justice and who align with our values.

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (KNH) serves communities on Vancouver’s west side, providing a broad range of programs and services. We are community builders and place makers, connecting people, ideas, and opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is looking for an enthusiastic, mature, dedicated, and effective team member to work in the Hudson Preschool Program with children aged 2.5–5 years old. Successful candidates will have excellent guiding and caring skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multicultural, and energetic environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Using a team approach, a Special Needs Leader provides a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive childcare program for children. A Special Needs Leader performs all of the following duties:

• Ensure that our first priority is the health and safety of each child in our centre
• Provide guidance to specific child(ren) with extra support needs and their families
• Co-create curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices for the centre
• Co-create programming with staff, children, and the community that supports development
• Plan and carry out age-appropriate field trips
• Assess through innovative methods such as anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue
• Prepare written observations, reports, and assessments on each child as required
• Use positive, child-centered, and respectful discipline methods
• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods
• Interact with children and staff to encourage involvement in activities
• Ensure a safe environment for the children in our care
• Assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and take appropriate action
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers
• Establish and maintain good communications with families
• Ensure the room is clean and materials are disinfected; furniture is safe and any cleaning products or medicines are kept out of children’s reach
• Work collaboratively with volunteers
• May be required to work in other Kits House childcare programs to ensure continuity of care and licensing compliance
• Perform other duties as needed

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Responsible Adult Certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain promptly
• Valid First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain promptly
• Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations)
• Completed and cleared Criminal Record Check, updated regularly
• Current immunization to B.C. standards
• Strong preference for ECESN, ECE, or ECE-in-training
• Strong preference for experience in inclusive group childcare

HOURS & LOCATION

This position is for 24 hours a week with a general schedule of 8:45 am–2:45 pm, either Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, to be negotiated. Additional hours may be available. The successful candidate must work in person at the Hudson Preschool at 1530 Maple Street, Vancouver. The employees of this program are unionized.

SALARY & BENEFITS

23.04–24.97 per hour range (example figures shown for reference), plus extensive benefits including paid vacation time, paid sick time, and health and welfare benefits, plus the provincial ECE Wage Enhancement (an additional $6 per hour) for those who qualify.

Submit resumes and covering letters.

All qualified individuals who share our values are encouraged to send a cover note and resume to Kelly Han, Director of Childcare at Hudson by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, email [e-mail]. This posting will have a minimum posting period from July 15, 2025–July 27, 2025.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to apply.

We acknowledge that our houses, camp and central services office are situated on the stolen, traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen and Sto:lo Nations.

ANHBC Member Houses: Alex NH, Cedar Cottage NH, Frog Hollow NH, Gordon NH, Kitsilano NH, Mount Pleasant NH, South Vancouver NH, and Sasamat Outdoor Center

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