Job Description

Location:

Squamish - Valleycliffe Elementary

Hours of Work:

20hrs/wk; Mon-Fri 9:15am-1:15pm

Nature of position:

Seasonal, Part-Time

Compensation:

$25.95/hr

Start date:

September 2, 2025

ABOUT SSCS:

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is a leading social service provider in BC's Sea to Sky Corridor. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach. We offer 41 programs and services that support and enhance the lives of residents through all ages and stages of life.

Contribution:

The Facilitator is responsible for creating an environment that provides a positive and enriching experience for parents and children attending the Strong Start Program.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education Certificate; One year recent related experience; Food Safe Certificate.

Job skills and abilities:

Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others as well as work independently. Effective interpersonal communications skills. Knowledge of Parenting Education and community resources. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.

Responsibilities:

Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities. Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services or work in consultation with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists. Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact. Identifies and removes potential hazards. Communicates with families about children's growth and development. Confers with parents with regard to unusual or problematic issues. Encourages parent involvement program and works with parents by requesting input, maintaining communication, offering support to strategize their vision of the Strong Start program. Set up program materials for group, keep equipment and rooms clean and in good order. Interact with the children and parents in a manner that clearly conveys acceptance and understanding. Model appropriate communication and disciplinary strategies with children. Attend staff meetings, meet with the Director/Manager and update on program issues, as required. Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required. Purchase program supplies and healthy foods for snacks. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Criminal Record Review. Signed confidentiality form. Approved reference check. Immunization record.

Benefits and Perks:

Healthcare:

We offer an extended health program for employees who work 20 hrs/wk or more. The program through Group Health covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.

Vacation & Leave:

Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

Retirement Pension:

When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.

Other Perks:

Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.

Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $25.95 per hour.

Apply today:

jobs@sscs.ca

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Early Childhood Educator (required) First Aid Certificate (preferred) FoodSafe Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person