Preschool Leader

**City of Port Coquitlam**

**Preschool Leader**:
**(Casual) - Job ID J1024-0119**

**Organization**: City of Port Coquitlam
**Job Title**: 24-140c - Preschool Leader (Casual)

**Job Type**: Casual
**Location**: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

**Description**:

- Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam_
- Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve._

This is recreation work that involves program planning, leading, supervising, and implementing the Licensed Preschool program for children ages 2.5 - 5 years. Duties are performed within established guidelines but independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the program. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction, services provided and conformation to established practices.

**Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**:

- Plans, leads and implements the Licenced Preschool program for the delivery of safe, healthy and enjoyable care for children ages 2.5 - 5 years within established standards and guidelines
- Supervises and leads the planning and organizing of activities for preschool children to promote, stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth in a play-based learning environment
- Promotes social experiences; respect for oneself, respect for others and respect for the environment, self-sufficiency and provides experiences and play materials that actively promote positive interactions, communications and diversity
- Implements and provides education of Positive Behaviour Support strategies
- Promotes and enhances creative ideas in all program areas including individual and team sports, dramatic play, music appreciation, arts and crafts, science and nature, and outdoor recreation; incorporates physical literacy and basic fundamental movement skills into daily activities
- Ensures toys and all equipment are maintained to safety and health standards; sets up and cleans up activity area an ensures the safety and general well being of children at all times; and adheres to Fraser Health Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Monitors the use, distribution and inventory of program supplies; maintains documents on children; and follows all policies, procedures and standards
- Maintains communication with Recreation Specialist, Supervisors and other department staff to ensure smooth operation of the program
- Completion of a one (1) year certificate program from a recognized post-secondary institution in Early Childhood Education
- Three (3) years related experience in leading a preschool program; or a combination of training and experience

**Why should you consider working for us?**
- An hourly starting wage of $26.56 (2024 rate of pay), plus % in lieu of benefits and statutory holidays
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer

**The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.**

**The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.**

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years