Part-time Term School Age Supervisor

Internal/External Posting

**Part-time Term School Age Supervisor (25 hours per week)**

Opening: January 17th, 2025 Closing: Until Filled

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (MPNH) is located on the unceded, occupied, ancestral and traditional homelands of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílw ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh) Nations. We recognize the vast cultural diversity of Indigenous people and acknowledge the heterogeneity of their opinions, representation, needs and desires. We dedicate ourselves to walking in solidarity beside our Coast Salish neighbors and community members as we work collectively towards community building.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is looking for an experienced, passionate, and values based individual to join our Kids Peak After School team as School Age Supervisor. Under the general direction of the Childcare Director the Supervisor will be responsible for the programming and administration of a 20-space After School Program located on site at MPNH servicing nearby school Charles Dickens Elementary.

MPNH is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC). ANHBC Childcare Programs are inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach. The right person for this position is passionate about community development, social justice and whose values align with our organization.

**About You**

You are passionate, creative and have an eagerness to work as part of a collaborative, supportive and dynamic team in a non-profit and volunteer-based organization. You are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the BC Early Learning Framework. You are interested in learning about evolving philosophies and pedagogies in early childhood care and education, including risky play, decolonizing early childhood spaces. You value building strong relationships with children and their families. You possess strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills.

**About the Position**

This position works on the floor with the children every day and includes walking from MPNH to Charles Dickens Elementary to pick up the children. The Supervisor will be responsible for the leadership, supervision, and administration of the program. Supervisors will have opportunities to work collaboratively and with the Director to explore and implement innovative programming and nurture a progressive early year's culture in the after-school program. Supervisors must have the ability to effectively supervise staff, volunteers and practicum students. The position requires the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle emergencies skillfully using discretion and confidentiality.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Current BC Early Childhood Education Certificate (experienced ECEA certificate holders may be considered)
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening required
- Prior knowledge or experience working with BC Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Previous supervisory experience an asset
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an inclusive licensed childcare setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as a part of a team
- Understanding and commitment to the principles of inclusion
- Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth and exhibiting leadership in this area for other educators.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle emergencies skillfully using discretion and confidentiality.
- Creativity, critical thinking, flexibility and sense of humor.

**Terms**
- Part-time
- 25 hours per week 12-month Term position
- Monday to Friday 5 hours administration from 1:15-2:15
- Monday to Friday 20 hours on floor from 2:15-6:15
- Compensation: Band C5 $23.34-$24.56/hour based on experience and qualifications. ECEs are eligible for the provincial $6 Wage Enhancement.
- This position receives 6% in lieu of vacation time and paid sick time
- Program closes for Winter, Spring and Summer Breaks.
- This position works in person at MPNH and includes walking to pick up the children from school.
- This position may work some evenings and weekends.
- Start date: as soon as possible.

To help us track our recruitment efforts, please indicate in your cover letter where you found this post. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will contact those selected for interviews.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $23.34-$24.56 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- Current BC Early Childhood Education Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person