Team Leader 1, Child Care

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership + Y@Home

Extended Medical & Dental Benefits

Training & Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates

Community impact as part of a charity

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Vancouver is hiring a Team Lead for the Fort St. John Early Years childcare program. You will oversee daily operations, deliver quality, play-based activities, and lead a team of ECE staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work closely with families, adhere to CCFL licensing and YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards, and drive enrolment while maintaining professional teamwork and program quality.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE certification from a BC-recognized program is required.
• ITE License is preferred.
• SNE is an asset.
• One to three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Any training related to child growth and development.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED (within 30 days of start).
• Three satisfactory references required.
• Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector check (within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming to children.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Lead a team of ECE staff and volunteers.
• Deliver high quality, age-appropriate programs.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and licensing compliance.
• Coordinate parent communication and daily updates.
• Maintain clean, safe program environments.
• Manage staff scheduling and administrative tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Customer service

Training & development

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C

Background checks & references

Education

Basic ECE certification (BC recognized)

ITE License (Infant/Toddler Educator)

SNE asset (Special Needs Educator)

Job description

Location: YMCA Robert Ogilvie Care and Learning Centre (9907 86 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 3G4)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Shifts may vary between the hours of 6:45am - 5:00pm for ratio coverage.

Start Date: October 19, 2026

End Date: November 1, 2027

Salary: $35.64 per hour for ECE License (Includes $6 per hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative).

Reports To: Manager, Early Years

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Team Lead will work directly within the early childhood program, managing the daily operation and delivery of childcare services, along with providing care and creative programming for children in a group setting. Early childhood educators (ECE, ECE-IT/ SN) at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children
• Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
• Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
• Deliver high quality andage-appropriateprograms based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Ensure constant active supervisor and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas.
• Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) toprovide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to a team of Early Childhood Educators, other staff members and volunteers, within YMCA guidelines and CCFL licensing requirements
• To provide leadership to the team in delivery of high quality and age appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• To facilitate the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in accordance with YMCA standards
• To maintain and complete administrative tasks in an accurate manner and within prescribed timelines, including (but not limited to) staff scheduling, incident reports, files, inventory, supply ordering
• To maintain/increase/sustain enrolment at approved capacities.
• To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships
• To develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and key community stakeholders
• To provide leadership and work with centre staff and volunteers to maintain a well-organized, safe and clean environment, including all activity and program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
• To set an example for professional appearance and conduct and maintain those standards among the staff team
• To interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming
• To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and YMCA requirements
• To release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian, to ask for identification in order to ensure that the authorized pick-up has been verified
• To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff
• To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training, as scheduled
• To read, understand and follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualification

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbiais required
• Infant ToddlerEducator(ITE)License is preferred
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isan asset
• One to three years of supervisory experience
• High level of organization and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Anytraining (Diplomas/ Certificates, or other evidence) related to child growth anddevelopment
• Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30days after the start date)
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca.