Part-time Term School Age Assistant

Internal/External Posting

**Part-time Term School Age Assistant (20 hours/week)**

Opening: Monday January 13th, 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 School Age Team as a School Age Assistant. Under the general direction of the Childcare Director and Program Supervisor you will be responsible for the development and implementation of programming and overall safety and wellbeing of the children. This position primarily works in our Kids Peak 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 School Age Assistant will be responsible for the program supervision and establishment of positive growth and development in children. School Age Assistants will have opportunities to work collaboratively and with their Supervisor to explore and implement innovative programming and nurture a progressive early year's culture in the after-school program. The position requires the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle emergencies skillfully using discretion and confidentiality.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Completed Responsible Adult course
- required.
- At least 19 years of age
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening required
- Minimum 2 years 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
- Working knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Understanding of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation.
- 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.
- Creativity, critical thinking, flexibility and sense of humour.

**Terms**
- Part-time 20 hours/week, Term position ends June 30th with potential of extension
- Monday to Friday from 2:15-6:15pm
- Compensation: Band C1 $19.70 to $20.39/hour depending on qualifications and experience. ECE’S are eligible for the provincial $6 Wage Enhancement.
- Benefits: This position receives 6% in lieu of vacation time, 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 in other School Age Programs based on needs.
- This position works some evenings and weekends.
- **Start date: as soon as possible.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $19.70-$20.39 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person