School Age Care Worker

Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.
Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.
At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.
**Available shifts include**:
**1. Junior Kindergarten Room (20 hrs/week)**:

- Monday to Friday 12:45-4:45p
- Early Childhood Education required
- Eligible for benefits

**2. Junior Kindergarten Room (13.75 hrs/week)**:

- Monday to Friday 1:45p-4:30p
- Early Childhood Education required

**3. Kindergarten Room (15 hrs/week)**:

- Monday to Friday 2:15p-5:15p

**Responsibilities**:

- Follow the licensing regulations and the School Age Care Handbook
- Interact directly with the children and staff members
- Assist with the planning and set up of the School Age Care program to ensure that the children have a variety of activities to choose from
- Establish and maintain positive communication with parents
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas
- Ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and Collingwood requirements
- Release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the children, their families, and staff
- Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and professionalism at all times
- Ensure fire, earthquake and wildlife sighting drills are up to date

**Required qualifications**:

- A valid First Aid certificate (Standard First Aid is preferred)
- A valid Early Childhood Education Diploma/Certificate required for the JK position
- Accountability, maturity and a high level of responsibility
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children in a school or child care setting.
- Courses in working with children are an asset
- Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and relationship skills
- Creative flexibility and ability to work in a student-centered environment
- Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community
- Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Our “Must Haves”
- Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
- Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
- Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
- Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
- Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
- Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
- Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
- Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work
Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by May 30, 2025.
Please visit our website for more information about our school.