Administrative and Management for Childcare (AMCC) Program Assistant

WFC is looking for permanent part-time AMCC Program Assistant to work 28 hours per week .The WCCRC AMCC Program Assistant reports to the Manager of Programs regarding communication with clients, community partners, funders and training policies and procedures of Programs at CCRC, and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the day-to-day activities and operations for Westcoast’s Administration and Management for Child Care Program, including courses, workshops and knowledge base content. The AMCC Program Assistant requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.  

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Professional Development team, plan and oversee the delivery of key AMCC professional development opportunities for Early Care and Learning Professionals through the BC Early Years Professional Development Hub (‘the HUB’) https://bcearlyyearshub.ca/ as follows: 
• • Planning and coordinating courses, learning modules and workshops, in consultation with the Manager of Programs, that are aligned with Westcoast’s core values and the BC Early Learning Framework. 
  • Oversee the registration process on the BC Early Years Professional Development Hub, and coordinate with site support for technical issues arising.  
  • Hosting and facilitating AMCC course events.  
  • Developing and coordinating the training calendar for AMCC offerings in collaboration with the Professional Development Team; including scheduling locations, dates/times, communicating and supporting Instructors and facilitators. 
  • Identifying and developing relationships with Instructors and facilitators to provide relevant and diverse professional development opportunities.  
  • Responding to AMCC professional development requests and requirements.  
• In collaboration with the Manager of Programs, maintain annual work plan, budget, and training effectiveness. 

• Keep the Manager of Programs informed of progress towards completion of the annual work plan, compliance with the program budget, and feedback regarding training effectiveness every quarter, or as the need arises.

• Ensure AMCC professional development courses, workshops and presentations and relevant accompanying resources on topics related to child care programming and administration, are developed and delivered on the HUB. 

• Ensure integration of AMCC’s annual planning with the agency’s overall strategic plan. 

• Meet regularly with the Manager of Programs to discuss the direction of the program, as well as staffing and resources needs for service delivery. 

• Provide contracts, training agreements and other documentation for external Instructors and facilitators.

• Build effective links with relevant organizations in child care, child development, family support, and the broader social service sector. 

• Represent the Program and Westcoast in the child care sector, broader communities and the province.

• Perform other related duties as required. 

Salary & Benefits:

$29.17

Additional Notes:

Why Work for Westcoast:  

 Be part of a community-based agency committed to developing and strengthening our community together. As a Westcoast employee, you will benefit from:  

 ​​​​​​An opportunity to be a part of a hands-on mentoring experience, through role-modeling and coaching. 

• Making a difference in your local community and the province.
• A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals. 
• Contribute to our commitment to being an inclusive and culturally safe environment for all. 
• Join us in being allies to Indigenous peoples, on our ongoing journey
  towards reconciliation.  

About Westcoast:  

 Westcoast Family Centres Society ('Westcoast’) is a multi-service community-based non-profit organization delivering child-centered, evidence-based programs and services to children and families in the Lower Mainland. Our mission is to strengthen and develop healthy relationships between children, their families, and their communities. Our programs and services aim to address the unique and varied challenges faced by vulnerable families.  

Joining the Westcoast team is an opportunity to be a part of a team where your skills and knowledge will make a positive impact in the lives of children and families. Westcoast takes pride in creating inclusive spaces, where its diverse workforce can thrive.  

Westcoast Family Centres Society is committed to creating employment equity and providing all candidates with accessibility throughout the recruitment process. Westcoast encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and racialized peoples.  

Should you require assistance or accommodation at any time throughout the application or recruitment processes, please email the please email Human Resources Department  for confidential support. 

We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations.