Children's Activity Leader - Out of School Care

Main Purpose and Function

This is child care work in implementing and leading a variety of activities for children participating in a 3-5 group childcare program. An employee of this class is involved in delivering activities which will promote child development and learning. An employee of this class also provides assistance to a superior in planning programs and activities and in carrying out administrative details.

Independent judgment is exercised in dealing with routine matters and minor problems.

• Delivers a variety of children’s activities, based on developmental needs and the BC Early Learning Framework, including working with a Pedagogist, Atelierista, inquiry-based curriculum and pedagogical narrations as a practice.
• Assists in planning, coordination and assessment of programs and activities to promote the care and education of all children.
• Assists in providing training and work direction to auxiliary, students and volunteers.
• Informs parents of their child’s progress; provides guidance and advice to parents as required, and assist in family and fundraising events.
• Assists in identifying individual care needs of children, works with team to identify resources and supports, and follows prescribed routines and adaptive equipment.
• As directed, liaises with a variety of agencies and consultants such as social workers, public health workers, physical and occupational therapists.
• Maintains a variety of records related to the work; assists in the drafting of newsletters and program bulletins; recommends the acquisition of materials and equipment.
• Follows all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.

School Age Certificate

• Early Childhood Education or Responsible Adult certification
• Food Safe
• Current Child Care First Aid Certificate
• Previous experience in an Out of School Care Program or similar children’s recreation program

• Sound knowledge of BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge practices and objectives of a licensed community care program.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and a variety of external contacts such as social workers and therapists.
• Ability to provide training and work direction to auxiliary, students and volunteers.
• Ability to work in an inclusive program that meets the needs of individual children.
• Sound understanding of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth.
• Able to work split shifts 7:30 – 9:00 am and 2:00 – 6:00 pm.
• Able to work 7 hours per day, between the hours of 7:30 – 6:00 pm, during summer, school breaks and school professional development days.