Job Overview

Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) is seeking an experienced, creative and dedicated School Age Care Team Lead for the 40-space licensed school age care program at GNH.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for staff supervision and leadership of the program. Supervises on-call and regular childcare staff, manages staff schedules, supports team building and staff professional development.
• Responsible for the maintaining and development the program to meet licensing requirements, GNH’s mission and vision, ANHBC’s best practices, and overall best practices within early childhood education.
• Lead the staff team to plan, evaluate, and implement daily activities in line that support and promote the holistic development of the child.
• Working with the Director of Child Care, lead the Child Care Team to explore and implement innovative programming, with a focus on inclusion and accessibility.
• Builds and maintains supportive and collaborative relationships with families, community partners and service providers. Works with the Director of Child Care to develop partnerships that can enhance the program.
• Adapt to changing circumstances, handles emergencies skilfully using discretion and confidentiality. A strong risk management and health and safety lens is required for this position.
• Oversees program registration, manage waiting lists, program inquiries, program petty cash, payroll on ADP and overall, is responsible for all Child Care Program operations.
• Able to be in program on the floor and to assist with ratio and other programming needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid and current BC ECE license to practice, First Aid and Food Safe
• Valid Special Needs ECE license to practice is an asset
• Clear Criminal Record Check upon hire
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a licensed childcare in a leadership role
• Knowledge of BC Childcare Licensing Regulations and the Early Years Learning Framework
• Able to provide a reflective and emergent curriculum
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong staff supervision and leadership skills, with a focus on team building
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to assess and judge situations
• Enjoys working in an inclusive and diverse community
• Passion for continued learning professional development and growth
• Class 4 license an asset or willing to get class 4 license.

Employment Terms

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 hr/week.
• Please note that this role is in-person only.
• Program Hours: Regular school days are 7:20am to 9:20am and 1 pm-6pm & flexible hours during school closures for professional development day and winter, spring and summer breaks. Administrative hours are flexible.
• Type: Regular Full Time
• Wage: $25.92-$27.77 depending on experience, skills and qualifications. Plus $6 Wage Enhancement if qualified.
• Benefits: Excellent benefit package including vacation, paid sick time, extended health, pension plan and exceptional professional development opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $25.92-$27.77 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-04
Expected start date: 2025-07-15