The Child Care Team is dynamic supportive and growing! Are you ready to work with a team to make a difference in childrens lives We are looking for folks who are energetic active responsible and caring! Flexible shifts available during the week Monday - Friday. Hours are 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Opportunity for longer hours during school breaks and early dismissal days.
If the following sounds like a good day at work then this job might be for you!
- Lead high quality program planning incorporating the Ys values
- Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
- Build healthy relationships with children parents and colleagues
- Actively interacts with children ages 5-12 as a play partner and homework helper
- Support implementation of play based educational programming including interactive play literacy mathematics science building drama games team building daily physical activity and sports
- Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives
Wed love to hear from people with:
- Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards)
- Minimum 20 hours of professional development relating to childrens health nutrition safety development and/or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)*
- Experience working with children
- Valid class 4 operators license (is an asset)
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
Competencies:
- Commitment to Mission Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.
The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality:
As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to:
- Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer Supervisor or Colleague)
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of colour and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
Application deadline: August 17 2025