Job Description

JOB POSTING 2025-48-139-01


• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
• New Beginnings Young Parent Program Daycare and Eagle's Nest Early Learning Centre
• Child Care Worker
• Wage: $29.10 to $30.16 per hour, dependent on education
• Full Time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Varied hours 7:30 AM to 5:30PM
• Temporary to June 30 2025 (possibility of an extension starting in September 2025 to June 2026)
Provide Child Care with the team at Archway

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Location: Abbotsford


On Site

### Job Summary



The Child Care Worker at New Beginnings Young Parent Daycare and at the Eagle's Nest Early Learning Centre will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate childcare program, offering a nurturing environment for the care of children, encouraging their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. This position will require knowledge of the Early Learning Framework and will work in close cooperation with the Child Care Supervisor, school staff and other Child Care Workers.



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Your Role:



Archway's Child Care Worker with New Beginnings and Eagle's Nest contributes by:


• Working with the children, family, staff, and supervisor to provide an engaging early childhood experience.
• Carrying out developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the children, which may include indoor/outdoor, and active/quiet activities.
• Attending to the children's physical needs which may include toileting, eating, sleeping, and other basic needs.
• Attending to the children's psychological and emotional needs which may include cuddling, rocking, and holding the child.
• Providing a healthy, safe, caring, and nurturing environment. Administering First Aid when necessary. Observing and removing potential hazards.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the parents/caregivers, either in person or over the phone.
• Using the Early Learning Framework and emergent curriculum to provide an environment that reflects the interests of the child.


This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with families, has experience working in child care, is knowledgeable about the Early Learning Framework, and, as a minimum, has their ECE license to practice.


### Our Offer


• Wage: $29.10 to $30.16 per hour, dependent on education.
• Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. NOTE: The successful candidate must be available for varying shifts during the week, within the hours of 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
• The position is temporary until June 30, 2025. (Possibility of an extension starting in September 2025 to June 2026.)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes online access to wellness resources.
• Great in-house training opportunities.
### Getting an Interview-you will be considered if you have:


• A minimum two years' post-secondary education with preference to those with a diploma/degree in the social service-related field.
• A minimum of two years' experience working alongside individuals who have been traditionally marginalized (e.g., individuals who are underserved and underrepresented).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of legal/community resources and familiarity with poverty/social justice issues.
• Two years of experience in tenant, disability, and income support programs advocacy and, an ability to read, interpret and understand legislation.


The Job Requires you to have:


• Infant / Toddler License to Practice preferred or ECE license to practice.
• One year experience providing care to children.
• Knowledge of the Early Learning Framework.


Working Conditions:


• The ability to collaborate and work with family, staff, and community partners to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for the child.
• The ability to adapt and engage, which reflects the needs and interest of the child.
• The ability to work in an environment where there is a high level of noise and distraction from children.
• The ability to pay close attention to the child's physical and emotional needs.
• The ability to be involved in direct delivery of activities which may include moderate physical activity of walking, standing, bending, and lifting children up to 40 lbs.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.
• A current First Aid certificate is a condition of employment.
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### How to Apply

Interested applicants are to reference Posting # 2025-48-139-01 i n the subject line.


Please submit your cover letter and resume to: jobpostings@archway.ca


Closing date is Thursday, February 20th



No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.



Must be legally entitled to work in Canada



Your resume may also be forwarded to other programs for their consideration for their job vacancies. If you do not wish for your application to be shared with other Programs, please include DO NOT FORWARD TO OTHER PROGRAMS, in the subject line or the email when you apply. Please also include the posting number in the subject.


### Diversity Statement


Archway's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.



We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.



We are committed to investing in the mental health and wellbeing of our employees.