School Age Educator

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

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MPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES!  The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! We have amazing regular full time and part time staff as well as an outstanding group of on-call / casual support teachers. In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer:

Market-leading wages & comprehensive benefits with RRSP matching;

Vacation, sick days, and 12 paid public holidays;

$250 in funds per year in professional development.

Reports to:

The School Age Educator reports to the Program Supervisor.

You will have strengths in:

Planning, implementing and evaluating activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families in an out of school program.

Planning and implementing programming that focuses on education, recreation, leadership, fine arts, sports, environmental awareness, and civic engagement.

Guiding and caring for a group of children ages 5 years to 12 years.

Encouraging learning and developing positive self-concepts for children.

Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for children and their families

Effective and cooperative teamwork and communication.

Maintaining positive and supportive relationships with parents and teachers.

You will have:

Completed grade 12 and be at least 19 years of age.

Completed a course or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours’ duration in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition.

Post-secondary training in social work, recreation, education, arts or related fields preferred

First Aid and Food Safe training and certification

Minimum six months’ experience working in a similar environment

Experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics

Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication

Excellent teaching skills

Strong knowledge and skills in planning and implementing activities for school age children

Your additional assets may include:

School Age Child Care and/or ECE certification

A second language

Terms of Employment:

Salary: $26.15 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits.

Permanent part-time position: 4 hours/day (2:00-6:00pm) plus additional hours when applicable during school year; 7.5 hours/day during Summer, Winter and Spring breaks and on Professional Development Day

Location:

Crosstown Elementary School

Start date:

As soon as possible

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.