South Arm Community Association is now accepting applications for the Preschool Summer Camp Lead (Preschool Instructor 2). Reporting to the Preschool Coordinator, Community Facilities Coordinator or Director of Child Care Services, assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive community-based preschool summer camp program for ages 3-5 years. The position is for August: August 4 until August 28, 2026.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, organize and lead preschool activities
- Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive community-based preschool program with a focus on emergent curriculum for ages 3-5
- Provide daily direction to camp volunteers
- Attend to children’s physical needs, which may include toileting and eating
- Communicate issues and concerns with the Preschool Coordinator
- Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities and conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis
- Ensure classroom safety as outlined by Childcare Licensing requirements, Health, Medical & Safety regulations; follow proper Centre protocol
- Administer medications as required in accordance with established policy
- Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to the Preschool Coordinator
- Daily Playground checks for safety
- Plan and organize classroom layout
- Responsible for making daily entries in the communication book
- Responsible for filling out accident report forms and licensing reports
- Knowledge and understanding of Duty to Report
- Other related duties as assigned by the Preschool Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 plus an Early Childhood Education Certificate and two years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensing requirements prior to start date:
- Standard, Childsafe B or C, or Emergency First Aid including CPR C
- 19+yrs of age
- Immunization records
- Police Information Check and Ministry Criminal Record Check
Desirable Qualifications:
- Post basic ECE training (Special Needs and/or Infant/Toddler)
- Reggio workshops
- Montessori certificate
- 2nd language
- Sign language
- Leadership experience
- Strong and effective Communicator
- Music background
- Foodsafe
Hours of Work and Remuneration:
- Approximately 25 hours per week until (Monday-Friday, shifts of 8:30am-1:30pm) with some additional prep time before camp start date
- Please note the above approximates a typical work schedule and is subject to flexibility based on operational needs
- Pay: CA32.80per hour (which includes CA6.00 per hour through the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECE WE) + 4% in lieu of vacation.
Interested candidates may apply for this position by sending a cover letter and resume to:
Beth Hume - South Arm Community Centre
8880 Williams Rd.
Richmond, B.C. V7A 1G6
Email: [email protected]
Pay: From $26.80 per hour
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Early Childhood Education Certificate (required)
- First Aid including CPR C (required)
Work Location: In person
