Childcare Leader

**_A place to grow, learn, and make an impact._**

Sir James Douglas Out of School Club is looking for a passionate, professional, and engaging **After-School Program Leader** to join our team Monday - Friday 2:00pm-5:30pm February to June (with possibility to renew contract for summer and 2025/26 school year).

Working in partnership with two other leaders and the Centre Manager, you will plan, organize and facilitate fun and inclusive programs that focus on social intelligence and emotional regulation.

Our centre celebrates children's unique abilities and works at every level to create an inclusive space where all children can meaningfully participate. We expect team members to demonstrate they are approachable, proactive, patient, and reliable. We take pride in providing our staff with hands-on support, enhanced staff-to-child ratios, and ongoing opportunities for growth.

**Afterschool Care - 2:00-5:30pm**

**About Us**

Sir James Douglas Out of School Club and Preschool is a childcare centre committed to providing high-quality programs that foster belonging, well-being, and growth. Our team operates from a place of reflective practice, open communication, and collaboration.

**The Opportunity**
- We’re a highly team-oriented program Together, with 2-3 other enthusiastic members of our childcare team, you’ll supervise a group of 24-29 children in the afterschool program.
- Interested in art, Lego, cooking or anything else fun? We’re expecting your creativity to shine in your programming. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to incorporate your own interests and unique ability to enrich the childrens’ experience in the program by planning and running activities and daily schedules.
- You’ll attend daily team meetings and monthly Community of Practice meetings to ensure we’re accomplishing our goals, and that you’re feeling supported as a valued member of the team. Here we’ll also regularly run through program policies and child care licensing requirements.
- Part of working with children is making a difference in their lives. You’ll take pride in your work by helping children work through big feelings, social conflict, and guiding them towards independence. You’ll also communicate with families and parents about each childs’ unique challenges and accomplishments.
- No task is too small. We work as a team to accomplish general housekeeping such as serving a snack daily, sanitizing furniture, stacking chairs, sweeping, and occasionally helping with laundry and dishes, etc.
- We care about our families - a lot. We offer an open-door environment where families are welcome to participate in and observe our programs. You’ll be expected to communicate with parents and caregivers about the daily activities, goals, development, ect. of their children as it relates to their involvement in the program.
- Confidence is key. We’re looking for someone able to confidently lead a room and hold the attention of a group of 24-29 children. As long as you’re open and willing to learn, we can teach you new skills and best practices.

**Requirements**:

- For this position, you must..._
- Be 19 years of age or older
- Have a passion for working with children (prior experience in licensed childcare is preferred, but not mandatory)
- Be available to work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 2:00 - 6:00 PM
- Possess at least **one** of the following:
1. Responsible Adult Certification

2. ECE or ECEA Certification

3. Completed university level course in child studies
- Clear a criminal record check
- Have (or be willing to obtain) your First Aid & CPR level C
- Be able to provide two professional references
- Have a positive attitude and the ability to adapt and adjust plans quickly to meet the needs of children

**Some Perks**

Working directly with children, you’ll have an opportunity to make a real impact in their daily lives. It can be a difficult, but rewarding job where you’ll get to make a genuine difference. You’ll join a fun, passionate and supportive team of other childcare professionals. We’re a social bunch, who love to celebrate our successes and hard work by hosting staff events like laser tag, sports games, movie nights, BBQs and more.
- Enhanced staff-to-child ratio's.
- Paid sick and wellness days.
- Regular staff appreciation (gifts, coffee, lunches, ect).
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Mental Health Employee Assistance Program.
- $200.00/ year in health spending.
- Monthly paid community of practice meetings.