Job Description

Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House & ANHBC

Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House is a volunteer-driven, community-service organization. Our mission is to make neighbourhoods better places to live. Our goal is to enable people to enhance their lives and strengthen their communities. Our challenge is to work with communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.

ANHBC is the legal entity and umbrella organization made up of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. At ANHBC, we are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism. Together with community, we build strong and supportive relationships at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more about ANHBC, visit www.anhbc.org.

ANHBC is currently seeking an experienced School Age Care Educator who shares ANHBC's values to join our Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House team www.froghollow.bc.ca. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. The right person for this position is passionate about community development, social justice and is values-aligned with our organization.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, flexible, and compassionate individual to join our dynamic child care team as a School Age Care Educator in our Village @ Lord Nelson School Age Care program for children ages 5-12 at The Village @ Lord Nelson, 1355 Garden Drive, Vancouver.

About the Position

The School Age Care Educator is responsible for the provision of a school age care program that fosters a positive, and emergent learning environment with a focus on the social and emotional well being of all children. We are an inclusive, multicultural, dynamic and collaborative child care setting which includes working with other educators to plan and implement a progressive and innovative program inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, BC Early Learning Framework in concert with the values of FHNH. Other responsibilities include developing strong and collaborative relationships and communication with children, families and colleagues.

We are a Learning Centre (www.reggiolearning.ca) with amazing opportunities for professional development and for collaborative efforts with other educators and with the community as a whole.

Skills & Qualifications:

Completion of a 20 hour course (or willingness to attend training), or a combination of courses in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition

Ability to provide programming based on the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach and BC's ELF

Strength in building and maintaining supportive and collaborative partnerships with children of all abilities

families, and colleagues .

Creativity, initiative, flexibility, compassion, sense of joy, and enthusiasm

Passion for ongoing professional development and growth

Experience working with special needs children is an asset

First Aid Certificate

Hours:

This is a regular part time position at 18.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday 2:30 to 6:00 plus weekly meeting. Hours will vary on School Professional Development Days, and during winter, spring and summer school breaks. In addition, there will be some evening meetings/trainings.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including group medical and Municipal Pension Plan, 3 weeks vacation, sick time, and exceptional professional development opportunities. This position qualifies for the additional $6.00 WE for any candidate with ECE.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. Our work is centered on inclusion and equity, to build social connection and to break down discrimination through community building. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.57 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Licence/Certification:

Responsible Adult Certificate or 20hrs childcare courses (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02