Team Leader,Child Care Job Fort St. John area,BC Canada,Child Care/Nanny

Position: Team Leader 1, Child Care

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-appropriate programs 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…

Team Leader , Child Care