Child Minder

BGC South Coast BC is seeking a Child Minder for our Parents Together Group (located in East Vancouver) that runs Wednesdays from 6:45 to 9:15 pm, from September 25 to December 11, 2024.

**Summary of Responsibilities**

The childminder supports an in-person parent group (one evening per week) by providing a safe and calm environment for young children or infants.

**JOB DUTIES**
- Interacts directly with and supervises children while their caregivers are attending on‐site

group meetings.
- Fosters a warm and caring environment, to support a child’s transition from late evening group to home (group takes place from 6:45 to 9:15).
- May provide care for infants including diaper changing, feeding, and soothing.
- Uses a variety of techniques to sooth, settle, distract, entertain, and build a safe relationship with young children.
- Deals with children’s behaviours through role modeling parenting skills including observing, demonstrating, questioning, and reinforcing when applicable.
- Carries out developmentally appropriate activities (facilitates, adapts, and modify’ s activities designed to meet the needs of children).
- Communicates with parents about the child’s experience (activities, behaviours, interactions) while parent was in group.
- Follows all safety protocols and procedures provided by BGC and the program.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the children, their families/caregivers, and staff.
- Sets up and cleans (when applicable) the child-minding area, ensuring all supplies and equipment that were used are returned for proper storage and informs program staff of any damaged or missing items.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).
- Knowledge/understanding of child development, including separation anxiety.
- Experience working with and/or caring for infants, toddlers, and children.
- Personal maturity and sound judgment.
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate.
- Basic ECE Certificate or EC development courses preferred, or related education and experience with infants and young children.

This is a casual position, one day week (2.5 hours) for 11 weeks (possibility for ongoing casual hours following the 11-week program). Starting pay is $17.75 per hour. Position includes paid birthday off, access to an Employee Assistance Plan and up to 5 days paid sick leave per year following 90 days of employment.

**CLOSING DATE**

Position will remain open until filled.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please submit a resume and cover letter directly to:
As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

**BGC’s CORE VALUES**:

- BELONGING - We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships.
- RESPECT - We ensure that everyone - children, youth, families, volunteers, staff - is heard, valued, and treated fairly.
- ENCOURAGEMENT & SUPPORT - We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn, and grow to achieve their dreams.
- WORKING TOGETHER - We work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities, and government.
- SPEAKING OUT - We speak out for children, youth, and families so that we can make our world better.

**BGC Equitable Employer Statement**

BGC values building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment and commits to intentional efforts to reflect that (along with our other values) in all that we do. BGC is committed to provide employees with an equitable opportunity hiring process and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to hire, train, and engage people from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who experience systemic barriers. Employment decisions are based on the individual’s qualifications, merit, lived experience, and knowledge.

Equity means treating folks based on their needs. It differs from equality, where everyone is treated the same, regardless of need. Equal circumstances do not yet exist in our society, so BGC practices ethics of equity in all aspects of our organization. Systemic oppression in society has marginalized folks based on identity and culture, and we commit to countering these dynamics.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 2.5 per week

Work Location: In person