Child Care Coordinator

**Alex House**

**INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING**

**Child Care Coordinator**

With respect, Alex House operates on the stolen land of the Coast Salish Nations,

the Semiahma (Semiahmoo), qicəy (Katzie), and qʼʷa:nƛʼən (Kwantlen) Nations

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Alex House, as a neighbourhood house, takes an assets-based approach to working in community, understanding the potential of each individual to contribute to the wellness of our shared community, regardless of what brings them through our doors for the very first time.

We are seeking a caring, mindful, passionate, and collaborative leader for the role of**:Child Care Coordinator**

Alex House is deeply committed to decolonizing our approach, looking at all of our work through a decolonizing lens.

Our team is collaborative and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning alongside the First Peoples Principles of Learning and the BC Early Learning Framework. At Alex House we look at coupling the principles from these approaches to learn through the delight in children, understand the value of play, their vision, knowledge, skills and have a strong commitment to families.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Qualifications Required**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience working with children (0-12 years of age) in a licensed child care setting, including those with special needs and their parents/guardians is an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/lead role, overseeing multiple programs/sites is an asset
- Knowledge of the BC Child Care Regulations and BC Child Care Act.
- Valid Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler License as asset
- Understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, the First Peoples Principles of Learning and the BC EarlyLearning Framework
- Strength in building and maintaining supportive and collaborative partnerships with families and community partners
- Ability to effectively mentor and supervise staff ,volunteers and practicum students
- Creativity, flexibility, initiative, enthusiasm and sense of humor
- Appropriate personal and professional boundaries
- Proven sound judgement, ethical decision making, ability to stay calm under pressure
- Ability to work in a multicultural and inclusive environment
- Passion for ongoing professional development and growth
- Minimum 17.5 hours working “on the floor” alongside children and educators
- Class IV driver’s license, or willing to obtain within 4 months
- Use of personal vehicle, including some client transportation (AH mileage paid), business use insurance may be required.
- Valid First Aid Certificate

This is a regular, full-time, 40-hour position, with an annual hiring range: --$27.48-$34.94 (ANHBC Band is PC1) (plus $6 WE with ECE License to practice) **Closing** **Date**: June 23, 2025, Start **Date**: July 02, 2025

We thank and acknowledge all applicants, and will proactively contact those selected for interviews.

**No phone calls please.**

Pay: $27.48-$34.94 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-02