Activity Leader,Substitute and ECEA Substitute Job Tumbler Ridge BC Canada,Child Care/Nanny

Location: Tumbler Ridge

Date Posted: September 25, 2026

Position Title: Activity Leader, Substitute and Early Childhood Educator Assistant Substitute

Location: YMCA Tumbler Ridge School Age Care (355 Monkman Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0)

340 Front St, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0 (340 Front St, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0)

Term: Casual/On-call

Hours: Hours will vary

Shift: Casual/On-call. Call-in shifts can rotate between 6:15am to 5:30pm. BASC/NID/Breaks when needed.

* Sites are open on Pro D days and there is potential to work during breaks

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $23.14 per hour for Activity Leader

$23.81 per hour for ECEA.

Reports To: Team Leader

Benefits:

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites + Y@Home

Generous employer-matched pension plan**

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 your community

** Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Join Our Team! We’re seeking a compassionate and collaborative individual to support our inclusive before and after school program for children ages 5–12. In this role, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming environment where every child—regardless of their needs—can thrive.

You will design and actively participate in activities, provide individualized support as needed, help children navigate conflicts, and model positive behaviours. You’ll also contribute to care plans, support each child’s unique strengths, maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and ensure a safe, inclusive space where every child feels valued and supported.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s daily experiences while helping foster a strong sense of belonging and growth.

Activity Leader Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

Support the development and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate programs (ages 5-12) aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and all legislative requirements.

Design and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities that promote learning, wellness, and inclusion

Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment

Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners to ensure exceptional service delivery

Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organization-wide initiatives and fundraising efforts.

Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes belonging, confidence, and positive self-esteem in children

Consistently maintain active supervision and engagement while ensuring full compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), health, safety, and legal requirements

Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.

Provide individualized support to children, including contributing to the development and implementation of care plans and maintaining enhanced ratios where required

Collaborate with team members to implement inclusive practices and support children with diverse needs to fully participate in programming.

Monitor and maintain program spaces to ensure they are clean, safe, organized, and professional, including activity areas and washrooms.

Prepare and serve nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to children,…

Activity Leader, Substitute and ECEA Substitute