Job Description

For the 2025-26 School Year, we are looking for three (3)

We are looking for:

Childcare Program Leaders

Do you love to work with children?
Are you someone who goes above and beyond?
Do you love to be outdoors, ac=ve, and having fun?
Would you make a good role model for youth?

If yes to all, please submit your application to us at info@viavitaacademy.ca

Job Features:

Up to 25 hours/week (Monday-Friday 7:30-8:30am and 2:00-6:00pm) + more during March Break Camp

$20/hour + 4% vaca=on

September 2025 - June 2026 (contract renewal + summer hours potential)

Applicants must have:

? Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and 3 References ? Passion to work with children & their families ? Related experience and strong work ethic ? Physical ability to pull a wagon, be on feet for extended periods, and maintain a positive attitude while running high energy activities ? Self-motivation, taking initiative, problem solving, decision making & critical thinking ? Flexibility, adaptability & reliability ? Ability to lead, work as a team, collaborate, model responsibility, positive leadership & positive discipline ? Attention to detail, good verbal & written communication skills

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

? Walk about 2 km, round trip, to local schools to safely pick up children and bring them to the AS program, towing wagon with their backpacks. Ensure safety, fun and organization while walking. ? Plan, gather supplies, and lead activities for the program such as games, sports, crafts, science experiments, and outdoor activities that engage curiosity, enthusiasm and interests, building self-confidence and leadership skills. ? Work together with other staff to create meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences for children. ? Manage children's behaviour in accordance with VVA philosophies and routines that support positive child development. ? Keep facility clean and tidy, daily. ? Report and communicate to parents of children's progress, experiences, and upcoming events. ? Communicate with managers of progress, challenges, and successes.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site childcare On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lower Sackville, NS B4C 4G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Leadership: 2 years (required) Working With Children: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-03