Youth and Child Care Worker

MEI Schools | Mennonite Educational Institute; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Pre-K-12 school system is seeking a Youth and Child Care Worker to support kindergarten to grade 8 students from January to June 2026. The role includes teaching social and emotional skills and providing counselling support. A bachelor's degree related to youth work and experience in a K-8 setting are required. Competitive hourly rate of $33.30.

Qualifications

• Experience working with middle and elementary students.
• Successful experience in a K-8 school setting would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to middle school students.
• Teach social and friendship skills in small groups.
• Liaise with community partners for additional student support.

Skills

Building connections with students

Teaching social and emotional regulation skills

One-on-one counselling skills

Collaborative skills with parents and community partners

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

MEI is an independent Pre-K-12 school system with over 1500 students. All applicants must be dedicated to Christian education. MEI Middle & Elementary Schools are seeking qualified applicants for the following position covering a leave starting January 5, 2026.

Position

MEI Middle and Elementary Schools – Youth and Child Care Worker

This is a full-time temporary position starting January 5, 2026, to June 26, 2026, with the possibility of being extended. The Youth and Child Care Worker is a 10-month position that follows the school calendar with interruptions of work during spring and summer break.

The hourly rate for this position is $33.30.

The Youth and Child Care Worker will work with kindergarten to grade 8 students. The successful applicant will provide guidance, ongoing assistance and support to students in the Middle School for 4 days a week and will spend time in the Elementary School 1 day a week.

Key Roles Of The Successful Candidate Will Include

• Building connections with students and becoming part of the MEI fabric
• Teaching social and emotional regulation skills to all students in classroom-based instruction
• Working with small groups of students on social/friendship skills
• Providing short-term one-on-one counselling sessions for students
• Liaising with community partners such as Child Youth Mental Health and others
• Partnering with parents and walking them through a referral process when additional counselling, psychiatric, or medical help is necessary

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a field related to the role of youth worker and experience working with middle and elementary students. Successful experience in a K-8 school setting would be an asset for this position.

Application Instructions

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit a resume, transcripts, references, and a statement of faith, including where and when you were baptized. Please note that a complete application must include a Statement of Faith that provides the details about where and when you were baptized.